Install uTorrent on Linux - Here's how
With uTorrent is a free and lean BitTorrent client. You can find out how to install it under Linux in the practical tip below.
Linux: Install uTorrent
Note: These instructions describe the procedure under the Linux distribution Ubuntu. The procedure is similar for other distributions.
- First download the uTorrent server from the official uTorrent website and save it in the "Downloads" folder.
- Open a terminal with [CTRL] + [ALT] + [T] and unzip the downloaded file with "sudo tar xvzf utserver.tar.gz -C / opt /"
- Then change the folder authorization with the command "sudo chmod -R 777 / opt / utorrent-server-alpha-v3_3 /" and create with "sudo ln -s / opt / utorrent-server-alpha-v3_3 / utserver / usr / bin / utserver "a shortcut.
- Finally, enter the command "utserver -settingspath / opt / utorrent-server-alpha-v3_3 /" to start the server.
- To use the server, all you have to do is open the browser "// localhost: 8080 / gui /".
Our next article will show you how to make uTorrent faster on your system.