Seed Files
Seeding is essentially 'connecting' to other computers and letting others 'grab' the file from you. This Wiki presumes that you've downloaded a file and it's ready to be seeded.
Contents
Steps
- Let the file you just downloaded be there in the directory you've downloaded it to. Do not move the file.
- Let your bit torrent software/client run. Make sure you're connected to the internet.
- You will notice that the status is changed to 'seeding'. If it hasn't, then change it manually. Most bit torrent clients do it automatically.
- Allow the file to 'seed' until your ratio reaches 1. A ratio of 1 means that you've 'seeded' as much as you've downloaded.
- Continue seeding as long as you want.
Tips
- A good and standard client like uTorrent seeds automatically as soon as the download completes so it's a good idea to use this software.
- Not seeding until a ratio of 1 will not affect you in any way, just that it's general etiquette that you share as much as you can.
- It's general etiquette to seed as much as you download. Not seeding until a ratio of 1 will not affect you, however, some sites may require a certain upload ratio in order to continue membership there.
Warnings
- Sharing copyright material when you do not have the permission to do so may result in jail-sentences or fines.
- Using and sharing torrent files are subject to scrutiny by many anti-piracy and federal agents. Use with caution.
Things You'll Need
- Bit torrent client.
- A file for seeding.
