I’m a very casual sailor, and not very tech savvy, but I’ve torrented and used magnet links in the past with no issues.

I found the file I’m looking for. But things have changed. The site I used doesn’t provide magnets anymore, only Rapidgator links (split into 5 rar files, this is going to take me days) for direct downloads .

Every other link I found sends me to torrent trackers I need to create an account for, such as RuTracker. Which I tried, and with different emails, (brand new emails) yet every time I get rejected. Why? What am I doing wrong? Do I need to wait a couple of hours after creating the account? Are the sites not accepting registrations anymore?

  • Selmafudd@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    1 year ago

    Does the site you use have the file hash listed?? If so you can use a hash to magnet generator, just google that and you’ll get plenty of hits.

  • themoonisacheese@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    Rutracker is very specific in what emails it allows. Emails on my custom domain were already banned, I think they have a whitelist of email domains. I just ended up using my Gmail address, but yeah if you have a protonmail or own domain address I’m guessing you won’t have much success. You also might need to click the email validation link that ends up in spam.

  • exododo@leminal.spaceEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Finding sources for some things can be tricky and is quite a case by case situation. If you aren’t sailing much lately take a look at the megathread if you haven’t already for updated resources and tips.

    • Mothra@mander.xyzOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Well, that’s good to know… Gives me hopes the problem is not on my end

      • rambos@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        Try another tracker like 1337x or even better try to get in some private trackers. Alternatively get usenet (paid service)

          • kostel_thecreed@lemmy.caEnglish
            3·
            1 year ago

            You can start off with myanonamouse, they have applications every Wednesday and Sunday iirc. Very easy to get in, simple questions too.

          • iso@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            I bought myself into one through donations. Sounds kinda stupid, but those 20 bucks are worth the 5 years of high availability, secure and insane fast torrenting that followed (and are still going on).

            Something something IP for those who wonder.

          • rambos@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            1 year ago

            Casual users dont get on private trackers hehe. Joking, some guys were posting site that tracks when private trackers have open invites, hope someone will link again. Some trackers are almost impossible to join or keep up with their rules, but like torrentleech should be easy enough. Ive never used usenet since Im on private trackers for years, but I bet someone can recommend one here.

            You can look for older redit posts about recommendation for both, but first decide what contet you are aiming for. Some trackers are just for movies, some are focused on music, but there are also general purpose trackers like torrentleech.