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Torrent Server
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Torrent Server
File download and sharing server
A file server with integrated multi-protocol file sharing that can be used to handle all types of file downloads. Files can be added to the download list through a simple web interface that allows you to manage the server remotely. Especially useful for centralizing file sharing on a shared network. Includes anti-virus scanning.
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Deploy Torrentserver on Amazon EC2
V 18.0
830MB ISO
Manifest & Sigs
V 17.1
645MB ISO
Manifest & Sigs
GitHub
Source code
Issues
Stable version:
18.0
changelog
This appliance includes all the standard features in
TurnKey Core
, and on top of that:
SSL support out of the box.
Includes popular compression support (zip, rar, bz2).
Includes flip to convert text file endings between UNIX and DOS formats.
E-mail download completion notification via Postfix MTA (bound to localhost).
File sharing (
Transmission
) configurations:
Anti-virus / malware scanning via
ClamAV
Anti-virus signatures are auto-updated.
Automatically quarantines unsafe downloads.
Anti-virus logfile:
/var/log/rtorrent/clamav.log
File server (
Samba
) configurations:
Pre-configured workgroup: WORKGROUP
Pre-configured netbios name: TORRENTSERVER
Configured Samba and UNIX users/groups synchronization (CLI and Webmin - note auto password sync no longer supported).
Configured root as administrative samba user.
Configured shares:
Users home directory.
Public storage.
CD-ROM with automount and umount hooks (/media/cdrom).
NOTE: Due to the removal of libpam-smbpass (see
issue #1188
), new Samba
users must have their passwords explictly set separately when created.
However, if you create a Samba user using smbpasswd, then a new Linux user
of the same name, with the same password is automatically created
(including home directory). E.g.:
# smbpasswd -a new_user
New SMB password:
Retype new SMB password:
Added user new_user.
# ls /home/
new_user
Access your files securely from anywhere via
WebDAV CGI
DAV service running via HTTPS.
Pre-configured repositories (storage, user home directory).
Default storage directory:
/srv/storage
See the
Torrent Server Documentation
for more details.
Torrent Server - Turnkey Control Panel Main
Torrent Server - Turnkey Control Panel Tips
Torrent Server - List of Torrents
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Usage details & Logging in for Administration
No default passwords
: For security reasons there are no default passwords.
All passwords are set at
system initialization
time.
Ignore SSL browser warning
: browsers don't like self-signed SSL
certificates, but this is the only kind that can be generated
automatically. If you have a domain configured, then via
Confconsole Advanced menu
, you can generate
free
Let's Encypt SSL/TLS certificates
Web
- point your browser at either:
- not encrypted so no browser warning
- encrypted with self-signed SSL certificate
* Replace 12.34.56.789 with a valid IP or domain name.
Note: some appliances auto direct http to https; appliances with domain set often redirect to the domain.
Username for Tranmission webui
Login as username
admin
Username for Samba & Web based file manager
(WebDAV CGI & Windows file shares):
Login as username
root
(or other valid Samba user)
Username for OS system administration
(local terminal, SSH, Webshell &/or Webmin:
Login as
root
- except on
AWS marketplace
which
uses username
admin
Point your browser to:
- Webmin: System admin control panel
- Webshell: Web based CLI terminal
Login with SSH client:
ssh root@12.34.56.789
Special case for AWS marketplace:
ssh admin@12.34.56.789
* Replace 12.34.56.789 with a valid IP or domain name.
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Torrent Server Updates
New TurnKey Torrent Server version (18.0)
18th Jun, 2024
New TurnKey Torrent Server version (17.1)
11th Oct, 2022
New TurnKey Torrent Server version (17.0)
10th Oct, 2022
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