# Transmission

Transmission is a BitTorrent client for downloading and sharing files over the BitTorrent protocol. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, ZimaOS, TrueNAS, Umbrel and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/315/transmission

## Description

Transmission is a BitTorrent client for downloading and sharing files over the BitTorrent protocol. It offers encryption, a web interface, peer exchange, magnet links, DHT, µTP, UPnP and NAT-PMP port forwarding, webseed support, watch directories, tracker editing, and global and per-torrent speed limits. It is a good fit for anyone running a self-hosted downloader who wants a light, full-featured BitTorrent client.

## Platform availability

Available on 5 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox.

## Health score

81/100 (Excellent), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 18 days ago)
- Popular: 57 (739 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 75 (5 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Documentation: https://forum.transmissionbt.com/
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/transmission
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=transmission
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Transmission
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/transmission/
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/transmission
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/transmission-0ymy90u1bobejm?q=transmission
- Official website: https://www.transmissionbt.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-transmission

## Common questions

### How are user and group permissions handled in the LinuxServer.io Transmission container?

The container supports easy user mappings through PGID and PUID.

### How much setup is needed to enable Transmission's advanced features?

Transmission's defaults are set to just work, and advanced features like watch directories, bad peer blocklists, and the web interface can be configured with a few clicks.

### Can Flood be used as a front end for a remote Transmission instance?

A user described running Transmission-CLI on a Debian server with Tailscale, with Transmission working on port 9091. They wanted to use Flood as a cleaner front end but could not access it.

### What did the Transmission 4.0.0 release include?

Transmission 4.0.0 was the first release in almost three years and included over 350 new community commits. The project also said it was more responsive to bug reports and code submissions.

## Alternatives

- BiglyBT: Source for BiglyBT, a feature filled, open source, ad-free, bittorrent client.
- Deluge: Deluge is a lightweight, free-software, cross-platform BitTorrent client for downloading and managing torrent files.
- Free Download Manager: Accelerates downloads by splitting files, supports dark mode, controls traffic, enhances speed, organizes downloads, and is ad-free.
- I2P: I2P (Invisible Internet Protocol) is a universal anonymous network layer.
- LibreTorrent: LibreTorrent is a Free as in Freedom torrent client for Android 4 and later, based on libtorrent.
- PikaTorrent: A modern, simple, connected, and electric BitTorrent app.
- Tixati: Tixati is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that uses the popular BitTorrent protocol.
- aria2: Aria2 is a lightweight, multi-protocol, multi-source, cross-platform command-line download utility that retrieves files over HTTP/HTTPS, FT…
- qBittorrent: qBittorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client that provides a self-hosted web-based interface for downloading, managing, and schedul…
- qui: Qui is a fast, modern web interface that lets self-hosters manage one or more qBittorrent instances from a single lightweight application.
- µTorrent: Desktop client for large-scale torrent downloads, offering simultaneous downloads, bandwidth optimization, and scheduling.

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