# qBittorrent — Open Source BitTorrent Client with Remote Web UI

> qBittorrent is a free, cross-platform BitTorrent client built on Qt and libtorrent-rasterbar. It provides a clean interface, a built-in search engine, remote control via web UI, and advanced features like RSS feed support and IP filtering.

## Install

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# qBittorrent — Open Source BitTorrent Client with Remote Web UI

## Quick Use
```bash
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install qbittorrent
# or run headless with web UI
sudo apt install qbittorrent-nox
qbittorrent-nox --webui-port=8080
```

## Introduction
qBittorrent aims to provide a free alternative to uTorrent with a similar feature set. Built on C++ with Qt for the GUI and libtorrent-rasterbar for the torrent engine, it runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD with consistent behavior across all platforms.

## What qBittorrent Does
- Downloads and seeds torrents using the BitTorrent protocol with full support for DHT, PeX, and magnet links
- Provides a built-in search engine that queries multiple torrent indexers directly from the application
- Offers a remote web UI (accessible via browser) for headless server deployments
- Supports RSS feed subscriptions with automatic download rules for hands-free content fetching
- Handles sequential downloading, bandwidth scheduling, and per-torrent speed limits

## Architecture Overview
qBittorrent separates its torrent engine from the interface layer. The core uses libtorrent-rasterbar, a well-tested C++ library implementing the BitTorrent protocol including extensions like uTP, encryption, and local peer discovery. The desktop GUI is built on Qt, while the headless mode (qbittorrent-nox) exposes a REST-like web API that powers both the bundled web UI and third-party clients.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Install qbittorrent-nox for headless operation on a server or NAS
- Access the web UI at http://localhost:8080 with default credentials (admin/adminadmin), then change immediately
- Configure download directories, connection limits, and encryption preferences via the web UI settings
- Set up RSS feeds with regex-based auto-download rules for automated workflows
- Use Docker images (e.g., linuxserver/qbittorrent) for containerized deployments with volume mounts for config and data

## Key Features
- Lightweight resource usage compared to Electron-based alternatives
- Built-in torrent search engine with plugin support for dozens of indexer sites
- IP filtering via dat/p2p files and optional blocklist subscriptions
- WebAPI enables integration with tools like Sonarr, Radarr, and other automation software
- Supports categories, tags, and automatic torrent management for organized file handling

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Transmission** — simpler and more minimal, but lacks a built-in search engine and has a less feature-rich web UI
- **Deluge** — plugin-based architecture offers flexibility, but the desktop client can feel less polished on some platforms
- **rTorrent + ruTorrent** — powerful for advanced server setups, though the learning curve is steep and setup is complex
- **Vuze (Azureus)** — feature-heavy Java client that consumes significantly more memory and CPU

## FAQ
**Q: Can I run qBittorrent on a headless server?**
A: Yes, install qbittorrent-nox and access it entirely through the built-in web UI or via its WebAPI.

**Q: Does qBittorrent support magnet links?**
A: Yes, magnet links, torrent files, and direct URL downloads are all supported natively.

**Q: How do I integrate qBittorrent with Sonarr or Radarr?**
A: Point Sonarr/Radarr to the qBittorrent WebAPI endpoint (default port 8080) with your credentials in the download client settings.

**Q: Is qBittorrent safe from malware?**
A: qBittorrent is fully open source with no ads, bundled software, or telemetry. Always download from the official site or your package manager.

## Sources
- https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent
- https://www.qbittorrent.org/


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