To disable uTP (micro Transport Protocol) in Deluge, you need to install the itconfig plugin, then adjust its settings to turn off both incoming and outgoing uTP, followed by a restart of your Deluge instance or container. This process can significantly increase transfer speeds for some users by forcing the use of the more traditional TCP protocol.
Understanding uTP in Deluge
The micro Transport Protocol (uTP) is a BitTorrent extension designed to improve network performance by actively managing bandwidth. It dynamically adjusts the transfer rate based on network congestion, aiming to be less intrusive than traditional protocols. While this can be beneficial for overall network health, some users find that uTP can lead to slower or less consistent download and upload speeds with Deluge. Disabling it ensures Deluge primarily relies on the standard TCP protocol, which might offer better performance in specific network environments.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disabling uTP
Disabling uTP in Deluge is a straightforward process that involves installing and configuring a specific plugin.
1. Install the itconfig Plugin
The itconfig plugin provides advanced configuration options for Deluge's underlying libtorrent library, which includes the controls for uTP.
- Download the Plugin:
- Visit the official ItConfig plugin wiki page for the latest information and download links.
- Download the
itconfig.eggfile to your computer.
- Install in Deluge:
- Open your Deluge client.
- Navigate to
Preferences(usually found under theEditmenu). - Select the
Pluginscategory from the left-hand navigation pane. - Click the
Install Pluginbutton. - Browse to the location where you downloaded the
itconfig.eggfile, select it, and clickOpen. - Once installed, ensure the checkbox next to
ItConfigin the plugins list is ticked to enable it. - Click
ApplyorOKto save the plugin installation.
2. Configure itconfig to Disable uTP
After enabling the itconfig plugin, new configuration options will become available in Deluge's preferences.
- Access
itconfigSettings:- Go back to
Preferences. - You should now see an
ItConfigentry in the left-hand navigation pane, typically towards the bottom. Click on it.
- Go back to
- Disable uTP Options:
- Within the
ItConfigsettings, you will find variouslibtorrentconfiguration options. - Locate the following two specific options related to uTP:
enable_incoming_utpenable_outgoing_utp
- Uncheck both of these options. This will prevent Deluge from accepting incoming uTP connections and initiating outgoing uTP connections.
- Click
ApplyorOKto save these changes.
- Within the
3. Restart Deluge
For the changes to take full effect and for uTP to be completely disabled, you must restart your Deluge instance or container.
- For Desktop Clients:
- Completely close the Deluge client.
- Wait a few seconds, then relaunch Deluge.
- For Server or Container Deployments:
- If Deluge is running as a daemon on a server or within a Docker container, you'll need to restart that specific service or container. For example:
- If running as a systemd service:
sudo systemctl restart deluge - If running in Docker:
docker restart [your_deluge_container_name]
- If running as a systemd service:
- If Deluge is running as a daemon on a server or within a Docker container, you'll need to restart that specific service or container. For example:
Summary of Steps for Disabling uTP
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install Plugin | Download itconfig.egg and install it via Preferences > Plugins in Deluge. Ensure it's enabled. |
| 2 | Configure Settings | Go to Preferences > ItConfig. Disable both enable_incoming_utp and enable_outgoing_utp by unchecking them. |
| 3 | Restart Deluge | Close and reopen the Deluge client, or restart its service/container for the changes to apply. |
By following these instructions, you will successfully disable uTP in your Deluge client, potentially resolving speed issues and optimizing your torrenting experience.
