Introduction to Torrents#

What is a .torrent file?#

A .torrent file is a small file that contains metadata about the files and folders to be distributed. It includes information such as the file names, their sizes, and the structure of the directories.

Components of a .torrent file#

Announce URL: The URL of the tracker, a server that helps the sharing process.

File Information: All details about the files to be shared or downloaded.

Piece Information: The files are divided into small pieces. The .torrent file contains a HASH for each piece to ensure data integrity.