So, I’ve recently started torrenting more, but I wanted to be safe about it, or a safe as can be.
I already have a PIA subscription from like 3 years ago on a Christmas sale.
I would like to continue using Docker, as I have been.
I know there are docker images of qBittorrent with VPN included, but I have PIA set up with the “Gluetun” docker image, so that if I wanted to, I could run other containers through it rather easily.
So, I’m using PIA with Gluetun image, and the standard qBittorrent image that is being funneled through Gluetun.
I’m using Portainer and Portainer Stacks to manage my docker environment.
I’m also using a PIA server in CA Vancouver, as far as I can tell, that server allows port forwarding as well as seeding.
My problem is I can’t seem to seed anything.
Can any of y’all help me get properly set up for seeding as well as torrenting?
If you need any more info or screenshots, let me know!
Also, I am actively looking and researching to try to fix it, but work is a pain right now. I’ll update if I manage to figure it out.
The best way to troubleshoot your setup is to test each bit by bit individually until you figure out where it’s gone wrong.
Try your qbit container without glutun. Can you download and seed a Linux iso from the same directory your current seeds are? If not, you’re probably looking at a permissions issue.
Next test your glutun container. Can you ping the tracker from the container? If not, your VPN isn’t set up correctly.
Lastly try qbit via glutun, if it doesn’t work it’s a port forwarding issue.
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The best way to troubleshoot your setup is to test each bit by bit individually until you figure out where it’s gone wrong.
Try your qbit container without glutun. Can you download and seed a Linux iso from the same directory your current seeds are? If not, you’re probably looking at a permissions issue.
Next test your glutun container. Can you ping the tracker from the container? If not, your VPN isn’t set up correctly.
Lastly try qbit via glutun, if it doesn’t work it’s a port forwarding issue.
Good luck!
I’ll go ahead and give this a try when I’m off work. Thank you so much for your help!