Control your torrents remotely from within a modern and intuitive interface by connecting to a uTorrent server with the help of this Electron-based app.
- Electorrent
- Version : 2.1.6
- License :GPL
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Tympanix
Electorrent Description
If you are what we would call a BitTorrent aficionado, then there is a great chance that you know all about the useful and revolutionary at the time uTorrent feature named Web UI that enables you to control the client and all its content from a remote computer.
While there are countless ways to do this with the help of a typical web browser, for some, the best option might be having full control over their torrent downloads from within a standalone and locally installed app.
Electorrent is an Electron-based and user-friendly piece of software that enables you to fully and remotely control your uTorrent torrents either via LAN or the Internet.
Requires you to undergo a minimalist configuration process
First and foremost, you need to make sure that uTorrent is installed on the host computer’s system. Secondly, head over to its Preferences section, click the Advanced menu and check the box that enables the Web UI service.
It almost comes without saying that you are required to set a username and a password and, optionally, the port number.
Connect to uTorrent servers with almost no hassle
Once these uncomplicated steps are taken care of, you can proceed forward and install Electorrent on the host computer and undergo a swift log in process.
This said, you can start benefiting from all the advantages offered by managing torrents remotely once you input the remote computer’s IP, port number and username and password.
Manage torrents remotely from within a modern and stylish interface
Subsequent to logging in, you are met by the app’s main window that displays a minimalist and modern-looking interface. In just a few words, you can now effortlessly start, pause, stop the available torrents.
What is more, with the help of the contextual menu, you can also recheck, force start, move torrents up and down in the Queue or remove them altogether.
Savor the perks of managing your torrents remotely
To conclude, if VNC solutions are not up your alley and, instead, you are looking for a straightforward and efficient way to control and manage your torrents remotely, then Electorrent is definitely worth a try.