Part 7 — How I Run My Entire Digital Life on a Raspberry Pi: Seamless Torrenting via Running Transmission Securely Behind a VPN
Ready to take your torrenting to the next level? In this post, we’ll show you how to run Transmission alongside a VPN, ensuring your downloads stay fast, private, and secure. Say goodbye to exposure and hello to peace of mind — let’s unlock safe, anonymous torrenting together!
Torrenting itself is legal in most countries, but downloading or sharing copyrighted content without permission is illegal in many places and can lead to serious consequences, including fines or criminal charges. Laws vary widely: for example, some countries like Spain, Switzerland, and Poland allow downloading copyrighted material for personal use, while in the US, UK, Germany, and many others, both downloading and sharing are strictly prohibited and actively enforced. Always check your local laws before torrenting — what may be allowed for private use in one country could be a crime in another, especially if you share files. Stay informed and make sure your activities comply with the regulations where you live. My guide here is not to circumvent your local laws or censorship, it serves purely as a technical guide on what is possible with a simple Raspberry pi.
I’m pretty sure this is the only episode in my series where I don’t need to explain what Transmission or a VPN is. One thing’s clear, though: if you’re facing geographic restrictions, combining these two is a must.Transmission docker container.