The original post: /r/torrents by /u/ChertRap on 2025-01-03 16:45:22.

I'm having odd behavior where my VPN for torrent downloads only work once. When I restart (I'm not sure if it's Windows or the client), the torrent client is stuck on downloading/seeding until I use a new VPN client. eg. seeds will be 0 (2612) and in stalled status. I've tried registering new VPNs and each one seems to work only the one time. I'm running out of new VPN to test free trials with.

Downloading from open source torrents seems to work fine (fosstorrents). But, downloading/seeding from other places get stuck. When I disable VPN and connect directly through ethernet the other torrents work. I tried ipleak magnet link and it doesn't work with or without VPN.

Things I've tried:

Complete factory reset my Windows machine where qBittorrent/utorrent/bittorrent live.

Connecting directly to modem to bypass router with same results.

Replacing modem from ISP in case there's an issue with the provided IP.

Disable all (Windows) firewalls.

Using torrent servers through VPN.

Using different (Windows) machines.

Can anyone provide any ideas or troubleshooting tips?