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Free Config Generator

SOCKS5 Setup for Any
Torrent Client. Instantly.

Select your client, enter your proxy credentials, and get exact copy-paste settings with step-by-step instructions. No app required.

qBittorrent, uTorrent, Deluge & more Works with any SOCKS5 provider No account needed Or use the desktop app for one-click setup
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① Select your torrent client
② Enter your proxy credentials

qBittorrent SOCKS5 Config

After applying, verify your proxy is actually working with the free torrent IP check — confirm a datacenter IP appears, not your home IP.
Desktop App

Skip the config. One click protects everything.

The TorSentinel Proxy Auto-Config app scans your PC, finds every installed torrent client, and injects the correct SOCKS5 credentials automatically — in under 10 seconds.

TorSentinel Proxy Config v1.0
qBittorrent APPLIED
µTorrent APPLIED
BitTorrent APPLIED
Vuze IDLE
Download for Windows
Free with Armor · Windows 10/11 · v1.0.0

Why use a SOCKS5 proxy for torrents?

  • Hides your real IP from every peer in the swarm
  • Faster than a full VPN — only routes your torrent app
  • No speed loss for regular browsing
  • Easy to configure — one settings screen in your client
  • Works alongside a VPN for double-layer protection

After configuring, always verify

  • A client update can silently reset your proxy settings
  • A typo in host/port leaves you unprotected with no warning
  • Run the free IP scan to confirm your proxy IP is visible, not your real one
Why It Matters

Manual config has real failure modes

Most people set the proxy once and assume they're protected forever. They're not.

Without Auto-Config

  • A client update silently resets proxy settings to defaults
  • Install a second client and forget to configure it
  • A typo in the hostname or port — no warning, just leaking
  • Different steps, different settings screens for every client
  • No record of when protection was last applied

With Auto-Config App

  • Re-runs in 5 seconds after any client update
  • New client installed? One scan + click covers it
  • Credentials written directly — zero chance of typo
  • Every client handled identically, regardless of UI differences
  • Activity log shows every apply/removal with timestamp

App-level protection only

SOCKS5 routes only your torrent client through the proxy — your browser, OS, and other apps are unaffected. No speed loss anywhere else. Ideal if you just need your torrents protected.

Works with any provider

This generator and the desktop app work with any SOCKS5 proxy — TorSentinel Armor, Mullvad, AirVPN, iVPN, or your own server. Enter host, port, and credentials; it handles the rest.

Re-apply in seconds

Client updates reset settings. The app writes the config directly into each client's config file — no UI navigation needed. Hit "Apply to All" and you're re-protected in under 10 seconds.

Supported Clients

Every major torrent client covered

Config generator works for all. Auto-Config desktop app writes settings directly.

Client Config Generator Desktop App (Auto-write) Platform
qBittorrent Yes Yes Windows, macOS, Linux
µTorrent Yes Yes Windows
BitTorrent Yes Yes Windows
Deluge Yes Yes Windows, macOS, Linux
Transmission Yes Partial macOS, Linux
Vuze / Azureus Yes Yes Windows, macOS, Linux
rTorrent Yes Config file only Linux

Need the SOCKS5 credentials themselves?

TorSentinel Armor gives you the managed SOCKS5 gateway, the Auto-Config desktop app, WireGuard VPN with port forwarding, and 24/7 real-time leak monitoring — all in one plan. Active in 5 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Both the config generator on this page and the desktop app work with any SOCKS5 provider. Just enter your provider's host, port, and credentials in the fields above and hit Generate. TorSentinel Armor is pre-filled as a convenience, but you can replace those values with Mullvad, AirVPN, iVPN, or your own proxy server.
A SOCKS5 proxy routes only your torrent client's traffic — your browser and other apps connect normally with no speed impact. A VPN routes your entire system's traffic through an encrypted tunnel, which is slower but hides everything including DNS. For torrenting specifically, SOCKS5 is often preferred because it's faster and you still get full browsing speeds. TorSentinel Armor gives you both — use whichever fits your needs, or combine them for maximum privacy.
qBittorrent, µTorrent, and BitTorrent occasionally reset proxy settings during major version upgrades — it's a known issue, not a bug specific to your setup. The fix is simple: re-apply the config after any update. With the desktop app, this takes 5 seconds (open app → Apply to All → done). Without the app, use this generator to get the correct settings again and paste them back in.
It depends on your privacy requirements. DHT (Distributed Hash Table) can leak your real IP even with a proxy configured, because some clients handle DHT outside the proxy. The "Route all torrent traffic through proxy" option in this generator enables the settings that push DHT through the proxy where the client supports it. For maximum anonymity, disable DHT entirely in your client's settings. If you need DHT for private tracker functionality, keep it on but use the VPN layer for system-wide coverage instead.
Use the TorSentinel free torrent IP scan. It generates a unique magnet link and detects your IP as seen from the swarm — the same way a peer or copyright monitor would see you. If it shows your proxy server's datacenter IP instead of your home IP, you're protected. If it shows your real IP, the proxy isn't routing torrent traffic correctly — double-check your settings and restart the torrent client.
Yes — TorSentinel Armor accepts connections on both port 1080 and 1085. Port 1085 is useful if your ISP or local network blocks outbound connections on port 1080 (some corporate networks do this). Change the Port field in the generator above to 1085, regenerate, and apply the new settings.