BitTorrent
BitTorrent Protocol
Detection Information
The following page provides information on the BitTorrent Protocol.
Protocol Description
BitTorrent is the most popular peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. It is typically used to download large files, as well as movies, music and ::cough:: porn.
Best Practices
If not managed properly, BitTorrent software can consume an awful lot of bandwidth.
Known Ports
- TCP 6881-6889 - A well known BitTorrent port range for data payload.
- TCP 6969 - A well known BitTorrent tracker port.
Category
File Sharing
External Resources
- BitTorrent - Protocol Information
- Wireshark - BitTorrent
- The Pirate Bay
- TorrentFreak - File Sharing, Copyright and Privacy News
Related Protocols
A list of related protocols is below. List of all protocols.Protocol Detection
Do you know how much BitTorrent traffic flows through your network? Not all online File Sharing protocols are created equal equal. From unwanted cryptocurrency mining, to malware, to privacy breaches, and more.
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