BitTorrent - Set an alternate upload speed when not downloading

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You can configure BitTorrent to make use of an alternate upload speed, when no downloads are being performed, thus optimizing the use of your bandwidth:

  • Click on the Preferences button.
  • Go to "Bandwidth" > "Global Upload Rate Limiting".
  • Check "Alternate upload rate when not downloading (kB/s):" and edit the value in the adjacent field:


Click on Apply and OK to validate.

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