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== What is a Seedbox? ==
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== Seedboxes ==
  
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No, we do not mean flower boxes here.
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=== Overview ===
  
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A seedbox is a remote server specifically designed for secure, anonymous, and fast way to uploading and downloading torrents at high speeds. Seedboxes are typically used to enhance privacy, bypass bandwidth throttling, and improve the overall torrenting experience. Seedboxes are also commonly used for [[video streaming|streaming]], [[backups]], [[IRC]], [[Usenet]] and not just for [[BitTorrent]
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A '''seedbox''' is a remote server specifically designed for the high-speed uploading and downloading of digital files via the [[BitTorrent]] protocol. Unlike traditional torrenting performed on personal computers, a seedbox operates from a data center with significantly higher bandwidth—typically ranging from '''100 Mbit/s to 20 Gbit/s'''—enabling rapid and uninterrupted data transfer.
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ffers [[BitTorrent]] seedboxes.
 
  
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=== How Does a Seedbox Work? ===
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Seedboxes are widely used to improve download/upload speeds, protect user privacy, and maintain good upload ratios on private trackers. Beyond torrenting, they may also support [[streaming media]], [[Usenet]] access, [[IRC]] (Internet Relay Chat), data backups, and file hosting.
  
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When a user downloads a torrent file or magnet link from a torrent search engine (or any other source), they can load it onto their seedbox. The seedbox downloads the file at high speed, and the user can then transfer the file to their local device via a secure connection, such as SFTP or HTTPS.
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=== How Seedboxes Work ===
  
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=== Torrent Downloads ===
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To use a seedbox, users upload a torrent file or magnet link to a remote web interface provided by the seedbox host. This interface is typically accessible via a browser. Once loaded, the seedbox downloads the content using its torrent client—commonly [[ruTorrent]], [[Deluge]], or [[qBittorrent]]—leveraging the server's high-speed connection.
  
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Torrent downloads work on a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing protocol, [[BitTorrent]], where users share small pieces of a file with each other. The torrent client on the seedbox communicates with other peers to download and upload the pieces of the torrent file.
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After completion, files can be downloaded to the user’s local device using secure protocols such as [[SFTP]], [[HTTPS]], or [[FTP]]. Many seedboxes also allow direct streaming via integrated media servers such as [[Jellyfin]], [[Plex]], or [[Emby]].
  
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=== Magnet Links and Magnet to Torrent Conversion ===
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=== BitTorrent and Peer-to-Peer Functionality ===
  
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Magnet links are an alternative to torrent files, containing the necessary information to download the torrent file itself via the BitTorrent protocol. When a magnet link is loaded into the seedbox's torrent software, the software converts the magnet link to a torrent file and begins downloading the content. If you need to save the actual torrent file you can do so after the torrent client has downloaded the torrent file itself.
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Seedboxes operate within the [[BitTorrent]] peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol. In this system:
  
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== Pulsed Media Seedbox Standard Features ==
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* A '''seeder''' is a user who possesses the full file and shares it.
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* A '''leecher''' is a user who is downloading parts of the file.
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* A '''swarm''' refers to all seeders and leechers connected to the torrent.
  
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All Pulsed Media Seedboxes comes with a standard set of features. Same user interface and same BitTorrent software is used for all seedbox servers.
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Seedboxes, due to their 24/7 uptime and high upload bandwidth, contribute significantly to torrent swarms. They are especially valuable on private trackers, where maintaining a high upload/download ratio is required.
  
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* Public trackers are ALLOWED
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== Types of Seedboxes ==
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* Servers located in our datacenter in Helsinki, Finland
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* HDD Quota is 25% burstable for upto 7days.
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=== Shared Seedboxes ===
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* Nice Master GUI with ruTorrent, Deluge, qBittorrent, File manager, rclone webui, Quota info etc.
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* Docker for things like [[Wireguard]], [[Nextcloud]], [[Proxmox]] backup server etc.
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Shared seedboxes are servers whose resources—CPU, bandwidth, RAM, and storage—are distributed among multiple users. They are cost-effective and sufficient for many typical torrenting use cases but may experience occasional performance fluctuations depending on server load.
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* SSH + SFTP + SCP + FTP access.
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* *ARR and Jellyfin can be installed
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=== Dedicated Seedboxes ===
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* Typical server side media tools such as ffmpeg and a lot of others
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A dedicated seedbox gives one user full access to an entire physical or virtual server. These setups offer higher performance, consistency, and configurability. They are better suited for advanced users or heavy usage but typically come at a higher cost.
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=== VPS Seedboxes ===
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A [[Virtual Private Server]] (VPS) seedbox is a virtualized environment on a shared physical server. VPS seedboxes offer more control than shared setups and more affordability than dedicated options, representing a middle ground in terms of performance and cost.
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== Features of Seedboxes ==
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* '''Torrent clients:''' Pre-installed with ruTorrent, Deluge, or qBittorrent.
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* '''Web access:''' GUI interfaces for torrent management and file handling.
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* '''Storage:''' Plans typically range from several hundred GBs to multiple TBs.
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* '''Bandwidth:''' High-speed connections, often with unlimited transfer.
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* '''Security:''' Secure access via SFTP/HTTPS, optional VPN, no-logging policies.
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* '''Streaming:''' Integrated support for Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, or direct-play via browser.
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* '''File management:''' Web-based file managers for browsing and organizing downloads.
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* '''Automation:''' RSS feeds, *ARR suite support, and media scrapers for automation.
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* '''Access methods:''' FTP, SFTP, SCP, HTTP(S), WebDAV, and sometimes rclone.
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* '''One-click apps:''' Easy setup of Docker apps like Nextcloud, WireGuard, or backup servers.
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== Advantages of Using a Seedbox ==
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* '''High-speed transfers:''' Downloads and uploads at gigabit speeds.
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* '''Improved privacy:''' Hides home IP address from public swarms.
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* '''Bypass throttling:''' Avoids ISP torrent traffic restrictions.
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* '''Improved ratio:''' Easily maintain upload ratios on private trackers.
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* '''Always-on seeding:''' 24/7 availability without keeping a home computer online.
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* '''Bandwidth management:''' Keeps home internet free for other activities.
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== Legal Considerations ==
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While seedboxes improve privacy and security, they do not legalize the unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material. Users are responsible for ensuring their torrent activity complies with local and international laws.
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== Pulsed Media Seedboxes ==
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'''Pulsed Media''' is a provider offering a range of seedbox services from data centers located in Helsinki, Finland. Their offerings include both shared and dedicated seedboxes, with optional VPS solutions.
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=== Standard Features ===
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* Public trackers are allowed.
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* All seedboxes include a unified GUI with ruTorrent, Deluge, qBittorrent.
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* Access via SSH, SFTP, SCP, and FTP.
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* Docker support for additional apps (e.g., [[Nextcloud]], [[Wireguard]], [[Proxmox Backup Server]]).
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* *ARR and Jellyfin installable for media automation and streaming.
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* Tools such as [[ffmpeg]] and other standard server-side utilities are included.
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* Storage quota is burstable by 25% for up to 7 days.
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* Web-based file manager and rclone WebUI available.
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=== Seedbox Service Plans ===
  
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== Pulsed Media Seedbox services ==
 
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Dragon-R|Dragon-R RAID10 20Gbps]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Dragon-R|Dragon-R RAID10 20Gbps]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Dragon 2.1 |Dragon 2.1]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Dragon 2.1 |Dragon 2.1]]
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* [[PMSeedbox: Value1000 |Value1000]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Value1000 |Value1000]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Value 250 |Value250]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: Value 250 |Value250]]
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* [[PMSeedbox: Max250 |Max250]]
 
 
* [[PMSeedbox: 12th Anniversary Specials |12TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS]]
 
* [[PMSeedbox: 12th Anniversary Specials |12TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS]]
  
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== Seedbox types ==
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== See Also ==
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=== Shared seedboxes ===
 
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Shared seedboxes are bigger seedbox servers split and shared among a number of users.
 
  
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=== Dedicated seedboxes ===
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* [[BitTorrent]]
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[[Dedicated server]] dedicated solely as a seedbox for single user. An high end, very high performance option.
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* [[Torrent client]]
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* [[Peer-to-peer]]
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* [[Private tracker]]
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* [[SFTP]]
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* [[Pulsed Media]]

Latest revision as of 12:17, 21 April 2025

Seedboxes

Overview

A seedbox is a remote server specifically designed for the high-speed uploading and downloading of digital files via the BitTorrent protocol. Unlike traditional torrenting performed on personal computers, a seedbox operates from a data center with significantly higher bandwidth—typically ranging from 100 Mbit/s to 20 Gbit/s—enabling rapid and uninterrupted data transfer.

Seedboxes are widely used to improve download/upload speeds, protect user privacy, and maintain good upload ratios on private trackers. Beyond torrenting, they may also support streaming media, Usenet access, IRC (Internet Relay Chat), data backups, and file hosting.

How Seedboxes Work

To use a seedbox, users upload a torrent file or magnet link to a remote web interface provided by the seedbox host. This interface is typically accessible via a browser. Once loaded, the seedbox downloads the content using its torrent client—commonly ruTorrent, Deluge, or qBittorrent—leveraging the server's high-speed connection.

After completion, files can be downloaded to the user’s local device using secure protocols such as SFTP, HTTPS, or FTP. Many seedboxes also allow direct streaming via integrated media servers such as Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby.

BitTorrent and Peer-to-Peer Functionality

Seedboxes operate within the BitTorrent peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol. In this system:

  • A seeder is a user who possesses the full file and shares it.
  • A leecher is a user who is downloading parts of the file.
  • A swarm refers to all seeders and leechers connected to the torrent.

Seedboxes, due to their 24/7 uptime and high upload bandwidth, contribute significantly to torrent swarms. They are especially valuable on private trackers, where maintaining a high upload/download ratio is required.

Types of Seedboxes

Shared Seedboxes

Shared seedboxes are servers whose resources—CPU, bandwidth, RAM, and storage—are distributed among multiple users. They are cost-effective and sufficient for many typical torrenting use cases but may experience occasional performance fluctuations depending on server load.

Dedicated Seedboxes

A dedicated seedbox gives one user full access to an entire physical or virtual server. These setups offer higher performance, consistency, and configurability. They are better suited for advanced users or heavy usage but typically come at a higher cost.

VPS Seedboxes

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) seedbox is a virtualized environment on a shared physical server. VPS seedboxes offer more control than shared setups and more affordability than dedicated options, representing a middle ground in terms of performance and cost.

Features of Seedboxes

  • Torrent clients: Pre-installed with ruTorrent, Deluge, or qBittorrent.
  • Web access: GUI interfaces for torrent management and file handling.
  • Storage: Plans typically range from several hundred GBs to multiple TBs.
  • Bandwidth: High-speed connections, often with unlimited transfer.
  • Security: Secure access via SFTP/HTTPS, optional VPN, no-logging policies.
  • Streaming: Integrated support for Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, or direct-play via browser.
  • File management: Web-based file managers for browsing and organizing downloads.
  • Automation: RSS feeds, *ARR suite support, and media scrapers for automation.
  • Access methods: FTP, SFTP, SCP, HTTP(S), WebDAV, and sometimes rclone.
  • One-click apps: Easy setup of Docker apps like Nextcloud, WireGuard, or backup servers.

Advantages of Using a Seedbox

  • High-speed transfers: Downloads and uploads at gigabit speeds.
  • Improved privacy: Hides home IP address from public swarms.
  • Bypass throttling: Avoids ISP torrent traffic restrictions.
  • Improved ratio: Easily maintain upload ratios on private trackers.
  • Always-on seeding: 24/7 availability without keeping a home computer online.
  • Bandwidth management: Keeps home internet free for other activities.

Legal Considerations

While seedboxes improve privacy and security, they do not legalize the unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material. Users are responsible for ensuring their torrent activity complies with local and international laws.

Pulsed Media Seedboxes

Pulsed Media is a provider offering a range of seedbox services from data centers located in Helsinki, Finland. Their offerings include both shared and dedicated seedboxes, with optional VPS solutions.

Standard Features

  • Public trackers are allowed.
  • All seedboxes include a unified GUI with ruTorrent, Deluge, qBittorrent.
  • Access via SSH, SFTP, SCP, and FTP.
  • Docker support for additional apps (e.g., Nextcloud, Wireguard, Proxmox Backup Server).
  • *ARR and Jellyfin installable for media automation and streaming.
  • Tools such as ffmpeg and other standard server-side utilities are included.
  • Storage quota is burstable by 25% for up to 7 days.
  • Web-based file manager and rclone WebUI available.

Seedbox Service Plans

See Also

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