Is it safe downloading using vpn torrents

Some regions either don't cooperate or torrenting isn't illegal or privacy issues override the IP concern. VPNs may push back and make it difficult or expensive to get a court order. Some countries are happy not to be embroiled in the IP messes of other countries. Possibly, but probably not. The bottom line is that there is no completely safe way to torrent. Your VPN could leak or your provider could sell you out (they may claim not to keep logs, but how do you know they don't)? Look through the comments in this sub and you'll see instances of people receiving DMCA notices after torrenting with a VPN. Why? How?  · Binding your BitTorrent client to the VPN interface acts as a client-only kill switch, preventing it from downloading (and uploading) torrents unless the VPN connection is active. qBittorrent and Vuze are the only BitTorrent clients we know of to support this feature, although it is possible others exist. In qBitTorrent.

The short answer is yes. NordVPN allows torrenting. Not only do they allow it, they don't hesitate to recommend the use of their VPN for safe torrenting. In this article on their site, they explain that while P2P has a somewhat negative reputation, it does have valid legal uses. Thus, they support it and advertise NordVPN as a P2P-friendly. Step #2: Set Up the VPN Software. Next, you need to set up your chosen VPN software. Keep in mind that you need to have an active VPN session in the background every time you plan to open uTorrent and download P2P files. In other words, your VPN needs to run on your device locally (preferably as a native application). Peer-to-peer (P2P) torrenting can be risky. From unwittingly downloading malware to accidentally downloading copyrighted material, you could risk infecting your computer with viruses, having your connection throttled by your ISP or even facing fines. The key to safe torrenting is anonymity and security, and luckily we have a solution that covers both of these - using a reliable VPN.

Some regions either don't cooperate or torrenting isn't illegal or privacy issues override the IP concern. VPNs may push back and make it difficult or expensive to get a court order. Some countries are happy not to be embroiled in the IP messes of other countries. Possibly, but probably not. The bottom line is that there is no completely safe way to torrent. Your VPN could leak or your provider could sell you out (they may claim not to keep logs, but how do you know they don't)? Look through the comments in this sub and you'll see instances of people receiving DMCA notices after torrenting with a VPN. Why? How?. Binding your BitTorrent client to the VPN interface acts as a client-only kill switch, preventing it from downloading (and uploading) torrents unless the VPN connection is active. qBittorrent and Vuze are the only BitTorrent clients we know of to support this feature, although it is possible others exist. In qBitTorrent.