What is a magnet link, and how to use it

Visiting torrent trackers, you will surely notice the so-called magnetic links (magnet-links). Although this technology is not new, many web users did not know until now that she is and what is needed.

What is a magnet-link

To download any content via torrent tracker, you need two components. First - a program for downloading files or torrent client. examples: μTorrent, BitTorrent.

The second component - it's data (name, size, address, etc.), necessary for the client to identify and correct the content download. This information program receives from the small file proxy that you download to the tracker page before uploading content.

Called magnetic link that transmits data torrent client directly, eliminating the need for the intermediary file. Thus, the user does not need to download anything other than the content itself.

How to use magnet-links

Install a torrent client and use any modern browser. Then work with the magnet-link is simple.

Just click on the link and magnetic approve the request your browser to transmit data torrent client. After that remains to choose the files you want and start the download process, following the instructions of the program.