What is Seedbox? how does it use?

If you regularly torrent files, you've probably noticed that the technology isn't perfect. To share files, you need to seed (upload and share) them, using bandwidth. Anyone accessing torrents without a VPN is also revealing their IP address.

Seedbox is designed to help you avoid both of these problems. They make torrents anonymous and save bandwidth.

So what exactly is a seedbox and should you use it?

What is Seedbox?

Seedbox is a remote server designed for torrenting. They are usually nothing but torrent software and offer great Internet speeds. The idea is that you do all the torrenting on a remote server instead of your computer.

This allows you to seed files without using bandwidth or even turning on your computer. Seedbox also prevents anyone from seeing your IP address because your computer never uploads or downloads files directly.

How to use seedbox

It is very easy to find an online seedbox provider. The exact instructions will vary slightly, but most seedboxes work the same way.

After you sign up with the seedbox provider, you will receive an email with the URL and account login information.

Many seedboxes can be accessed using a web browser. The first time you log in, you will be given a choice of different torrent clients to install.

To start a torrent, select a torrent file on your computer and add it to the torrent client. Seedbox will continue to torrent files even after closing the window.

Once the file download is complete, you can download the file from the seedbox to your computer. Files are downloaded using FTP software or directly from the browser.

Pros and cons of using seedbox

Seedbox is not required for torrenting. VPNs can provide privacy at a lower price point. Here are the main pros and cons of seedbox.

Advantages of seedbox

This is why you might want to try seedbox.

Seedbox hides your IP address

Seedbox hides your IP address. If someone is trying to see who is accessing a particular torrent, they can only see the IP address of the seedbox, not yours. Your IP address is visible to the seedbox provider. But many providers offer a no-logs policy.

Seedbox offers exceptional speed

Seedbox is designed to provide high speed for both downloading and seeding. Many Internet providers don't offer really good upload speeds and seedboxes don't have this problem. This is especially useful if you want to maintain a high upload rate.

Seedbox allows you to seed when the computer is off

Seedbox allows you to seed files without any work from the computer. This is ideal if you want to seed files continuously but don't want your computer to be on all the time. It is also useful if you don't want to seed but have to use your bandwidth.

Seedbox allows you to seed without storage space

People often delete files because they need storage space on their computer. Seedbox allows you to delete files on your computer but continue to seed them.

Disadvantages of seedbox

This is why many people do not choose seedbox.

You still have to download the file from the seedbox

After downloading the file to the seedbox, you must re-download the file to your computer to use it. This means that no matter how fast the seedbox is, it doesn't always provide good overall download speeds. Some seedboxes allow you to stream media files, but this service is not always offered.

Some seedboxes do not support public trackers

Some seedboxes do not allow the use of public torrent trackers. This is because public torrent trackers are often tracked for illegal activity. If a seedbox doesn't support a tracker you currently use, it shouldn't be difficult to find a more private alternative.

Seedbox usually doesn't offer unlimited storage

Most Seedboxes do not offer unlimited storage space. If you do not keep offline copies of your files, you may lose access to them.

Seedbox is more expensive than VPN

Seedbox is usually more expensive than VPN. However, a seedbox is arguably worth paying if you torrent a lot and really want the extra features. But VPNs offer anonymity at a cheaper cost and are suitable for all types of browsing.