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TorSentinel Armor — uTorrent SOCKS5 Setup & Test

Configure uTorrent to use the TorSentinel Armor SOCKS5 proxy, verify coverage with the Test Torrent, and enable alerts so you never miss a leak.

Updated: 2025-10-26 Difficulty: Easy Read time: 6–8 min

1) Armor vs Monitor

Armor

  • Everything in Monitor.
  • First‑party SOCKS5 proxy tuned for torrent apps.
  • Enforce announce routing via Safelist.

Monitor

  • Real‑time watch for announce IP leaks.
  • Email/Telegram alerts and optional webhooks.

2) Find your SOCKS5 endpoint

In Services → SOCKS5 Proxies copy the proxy domain and choose any listed port. Auth uses your TorSentinel credentials.

SOCKS5 Proxies page showing domain and ports
Example domain and ports.

Quick reference

Protocol: SOCKS5
Host: proxy.torsentinel.com
Port: 1080 (or 1085, 1090, 1095)
Auth: Username & Password (your TorSentinel credentials)

Tip: If available, you can use a specific IP from IP Endpoints.

3) Configure uTorrent

1
Open Options → Preferences → Connection.
2
Under Proxy Server: set Type to SOCKS5, Proxy to proxy.torsentinel.com, and choose a supported Port.
3
Check Authentication and enter your TorSentinel username/password.
4
Enable Use proxy for hostname lookups and Use proxy for peer‑to‑peer connections. Ensure Disable all local DNS lookups is enabled if offered.
5
Under BitTorrent, if your tracker requires it, disable DHT and Local Peer Discovery for stricter routing.
6
Click ApplyOK and restart uTorrent if needed.
uTorrent Connection preferences with SOCKS5 settings
uTorrent → Preferences → Connection.

Heads‑up: uTorrent Web has limited proxy controls and may not fully support tracker proxying. For full control, use uTorrent Classic.

4) Safelist your proxy

Safelist marks announces from trusted locations as Covered. Add the Armor proxy domain shown on your SOCKS5 page.

Safelist screen with proxy added
Type:  Domain
Value: proxy.torsentinel.com
Label: My proxy

You can also allow an IP or a /24 range for specific endpoints.

5) Start the Test Torrent

Use Services → Torrents → Test Torrent. When uTorrent announces via Armor, state shows Monitoring and Last Seen updates.

Torrents page showing Test Torrent monitoring
  1. Click Copy magnet (or Download Torrent) and add it in uTorrent.
  2. Wait 1–3 minutes for an announce cycle.
  3. Confirm the dashboard shows a recent Last Seen.

No content is downloaded. The test torrent is metadata‑only and validates announce routing.

6) Alerts & notifications

Notifications screen with email channel confirmed

Email

  • Add your address and click Save.
  • Confirm the verification email.

Telegram

  • Click Connect Telegram and press Start in the bot.

FAQ & Troubleshooting

uTorrent won’t connect with SOCKS5
  • Try a different port (1080, 1085, 1090, 1095).
  • Re‑enter username/password.
  • Enable Use proxy for hostname lookups.
  • Test an IP Endpoint if available.
Test torrent doesn’t update
  • Verify the torrent is added and not paused.
  • Ensure tracker traffic is using the proxy (Use proxy for peer‑to‑peer + host lookups).
  • Check Safelist includes the Armor domain/IP.
uTorrent Web vs Classic

uTorrent Web has limited proxy options and may not proxy announces fully. For strict coverage, use uTorrent Classic.