What does seeding a torrent mean?

Modified on: Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 5:33 PM Thank you for the question. Seeding means sharing a file (s) with other peers. After a torrent job finishes downloading, if you leave the torrent job seeding, it uploads the file (s) to other peers so they can enjoy them too.

Why do I need a Seeder on a torrent?

First, it helps with the speed of download. The more seeders there are on a torrent, the faster the download of the torrent. This happens because you are not downloading the torrent from the actual torrenting site. Instead, you are downloading from another user that has the downloaded torrent file on their computer.

What are torrent seeds & why are they important?

Seeds are a critical element in the torrenting ecosystem that can dramatically influence the speed and efficiency of your downloads. Let’s explore what seeds are, their importance, and how they contribute to the overall health of a torrent.