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TorSentinel Armor — Vuze Setup & Test

Configure Vuze to use the TorSentinel Armor SOCKS5 proxy, add the proxy to Safelist, run the Test Torrent, and enable alerts. Armor includes all Monitor features.

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

1) About Armor vs Monitor

Armor

  • Includes everything in Monitor.
  • Adds a first-party SOCKS5 proxy optimized for torrent apps.
  • Lets you enforce announce routing with Safelist.

Monitor

  • Realtime watch for announce IP leaks.
  • Alerts by Email/Telegram and optional webhooks.
  • Works with VPNs and third-party proxies; Armor replaces that proxy with TorSentinel’s.

2) Find your SOCKS5 endpoint

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

SOCKS5 Proxies screen showing proxy domain and ports
Example domain and ports.

Quick reference

Protocol: SOCKS5
Host:     proxy.torsentinel.com
Port:     1080 (or 1085, 1090, 1095)
Auth:     Your TorSentinel username & password

Tip: You may also use a specific IP endpoint if shown under “IP Endpoints”.

3) Configure Vuze to use Armor

1
Open Tools → Options. Switch to Advanced mode if prompted.
2
Go to Connection → Proxy. Set Enable proxying of tracker communications and choose SOCKS.
3
Enter Host proxy.torsentinel.com and a supported Port. Enable Authentication and enter your TorSentinel credentials.
4
Enable Use proxy for hostname lookups. Optionally enable peer proxying if required; if speeds suffer, keep trackers proxied only.
5
Apply and restart Vuze if needed.
Vuze proxy settings with SOCKS and authentication
Vuze → Tools → Options → Connection → Proxy.
Using a VPN too? That’s fine — Armor proxies your announces. If you bind Vuze to a VPN interface (Connection → Advanced Network Settings), add the VPN /24 to Safelist alongside proxy.torsentinel.com.

4) Add your proxy to Safelist

Safelist screen with proxy added
Safelist → Add Domain.
Type:  Domain
Value: proxy.torsentinel.com
Label: Armor proxy

You can also allow an IP or a /24 range for specific endpoints shown under “IP Endpoints”.

5) Start the Test Torrent

Use the built-in Test Torrent from your dashboard (Services → Torrents). When Vuze announces via Armor, state shows Monitoring and Last Seen updates.

Torrents page showing Test Torrent monitoring
Test torrent is metadata-only — no content is downloaded.
  1. Click Copy magnet and add it in Vuze.
  2. Wait ~1–3 minutes for an announce cycle.
  3. Confirm the dashboard shows a recent Last Seen.

6) Set up alert 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

Should I proxy Peers as well as Trackers?

Trackers should always be proxied. Peer proxying is optional and can reduce peer connectivity in some environments. If speeds or connectivity suffer, keep Trackers proxied and disable Peers proxying.

Can I use Armor with a VPN?

Yes. Armor handles your announces via TorSentinel’s SOCKS5. If you also use a VPN, optionally bind Vuze to the VPN interface and add the VPN /24 to Safelist alongside proxy.torsentinel.com.

Vuze can’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 from the SOCKS5 page if available.
Monitor-only instead?

Use the TorSentinel Monitor — Vuze guide if you have a third-party proxy or just need monitoring without TorSentinel’s SOCKS5.

Need monitoring without SOCKS5?
Open TorSentinel Monitor — Vuze