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How to setup Transmission client with PrivateVPN app

Torrent, P2P, Port Forwarding

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Step 1

Open PrivateVPN app then click on Advanced View.


Step 2

Proceed to Connection Guard menu and ensure IPv6 Leak Protection and VPN Killswitch are enabled.


Step 3

Go back to Dashboard menu.

You may click Change to select a different VPN location.

*for this guide we will use a Sweden-based server.

Click Connect Now button to start connection process.


Step 4

Once connected to the VPN, take note of the assigned port.

Additional Note: The port may change when reconnecting to the VPN.


Step 5

Proceed to Transmission client Settings... menu.


Step 6

Go to Network tab and then enter the port provided by PrivateVPN app.


Setup Success!

Restart Transmission client and then proceed to download.

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