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## Disclaimer
The owner of this project ([Maximous Black](https://maximousblk.github.io/)) is not responsible for and in no way associated to any external links or their content! The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. I have no control over the nature, content and availability of other websites. If you dislike the information this website provides then please contact the corresponding website's owner/webmaster/hoster directly and fill a DMCA takedown request.
All the information on this website is purely for informational purposes and is not intended to support copyright infringement. I, [Maximous Black](https://maximousblk.github.io/), the owner of this project is not responsible for and in no way associated to any external links or their content. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. I have no control over the nature, content and availability of other websites. If you dislike the information this website provides then please contact the corresponding website's owner/webmaster/hoster directly and fill a DMCA takedown request.
If you believe that your work is accessible through this project in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may [create a GitHub issue](https://github.com/maximousblk/piracy/issues/new) to notify me.
If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof, and you believe that your work is accessible through this project in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may [create a GitHub issue](https://github.com/maximousblk/piracy/issues/new) to notify me.
## License

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description: "It's illegal cuz they can't tax you!",
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["meta", { property: "og:type", content: "website" }],
["meta", { property: "og:url", content: "https://piracy.now.sh/" }],
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content: "It's illegal cuz they can't tax you!"
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["/academic-papers-and-textbook", "Academic papers and Textbooks"],
["/courses-and-tutorials", "Courses and Tutorials"],
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["/android", "Android"],
["/ios", "iOS"],
["/windows", "Windows"],
["/macos", "macOS"],
["/bypass-paywalls", "Bypassing Paywalls"],
["/browser-extensions", "Browser Extensions"],
["/userscripts", "Userscripts"],
["/media-centre-applications", "Media Centre Applications"],
["/torrents", "Torrents"],
["/usenet", "Usenet"],
["/direct-downloads", "Direct Downloads"],
["/file-sharing", "File Sharing"],
["/cloud-storage", "Cloud Storage"],
["/discord", "Discord"],
["/irc", "IRC"],
["/telegram", "Telegram"],
["/dc-plus-plus", "DC++"],
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["/", "Piracy"],
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["/laws", "Laws"],
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"Comics, Manga and Light novels",
],
["/books-and-magazines", "Books and Magazines"],
["/academic-papers-and-textbook", "Academic papers and Textbooks"],
["/courses-and-tutorials", "Courses and Tutorials"],
["/documentaries", "Documentaries"],
["/audiobooks", "Audiobooks"],
["/music-and-podcasts", "Music and podcasts"],
["/movies-and-tv-shows", "Movies and TV shows"],
["/sports", "Sports"],
["/games", "Games"],
["/software", "Software"],
["/creative-assets", "Creative assets"],
["/iptv", "IPTV"],
["/android", "Android"],
["/ios", "iOS"],
["/windows", "Windows"],
["/macos", "macOS"],
["/bypass-paywalls", "Bypassing Paywalls"],
["/browser-extensions", "Browser Extensions"],
["/userscripts", "Userscripts"],
["/media-centre-applications", "Media Centre Applications"],
["/torrents", "Torrents"],
["/usenet", "Usenet"],
["/direct-downloads", "Direct Downloads"],
["/file-sharing", "File Sharing"],
["/cloud-storage", "Cloud Storage"],
["/discord", "Discord"],
["/irc", "IRC"],
["/telegram", "Telegram"],
["/dc-plus-plus", "DC++"],
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## Disclaimer
The owner of this project ([Maximous Black](https://maximousblk.github.io/)) is not responsible for and in no way associated to any external links or their content! The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. I have no control over the nature, content and availability of other websites. If you dislike the information this website provides then please contact the corresponding website's owner/webmaster/hoster directly and fill a DMCA takedown request.
All the information on this website is purely for informational purposes and is not intended to support copyright infringement. I, [Maximous Black](https://maximousblk.github.io/), the owner of this project is not responsible for and in no way associated to any external links or their content. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. I have no control over the nature, content and availability of other websites. If you dislike the information this website provides then please contact the corresponding website's owner/webmaster/hoster directly and fill a DMCA takedown request.
If you believe that your work is accessible through this project in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may [create a GitHub issue](https://github.com/maximousblk/piracy/issues/new) to notify me.
If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof, and you believe that your work is accessible through this project in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may [create a GitHub issue](https://github.com/maximousblk/piracy/issues/new) to notify me.
## License

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- [Transdrone](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.transdroid.lite) - Transdrone allows you to manage the torrents you run on your home server or seedbox.
- [Trireme for Deluge](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.deluge.trireme/) - A Deluge thin client for Android. Written in Flutter.
- [Vuze](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vuze.torrent.downloader) - Lightweight & powerful BitTorrent app.
- [iTorrent Search](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icodelife.itorrentsearch) - A torrent search engine with multiple torrent providers and beautiful ui.
- [TorrSE](https://anonym.to/?https://seedboxs.me/) - Torrent Search Android app.
## Download Manegers

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- [ebookbb](http://ebookbb.com) - Yet another place for various eBooks including scientific eBooks.
- [Hpaudiobooks.club](http://hpaudiobooks.club)
- [Scrdownloader](http://scrdownloader.com/) - Download .pdf documents and books from Scribd
- [xfmro77i3lixucja](http://xfmro77i3lixucja.tor2web.xyz)
- [xfmro77i3lixucja](http://xfmro77i3lixucja.tor2web.xyz)

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- [Nyaa Pantsu Mirror](https://nyaa.pt/) - No ads. Very similar to nyaa website.
- [AnYme](https://github.com/zunjae/anYme) - Unofficial Anime App for MyAnimeList.
- [r/KissCommunitySupport](https://reddit.com/r/KissCommunitySupport) - Official Kiss Community subreddit.
- [Alternatives to Kiss websites](https://www.removeddit.com/r/KissCartoon/wiki/alternatives) - Wiki page of r/KissCartoon with lots of anime sites.
- [anime-sharing](http://www.anime-sharing.com/forum/) - Forum for sharing anime.
- [AniDex](https://anidex.info) - Torrent tracker and indexer, primarily for English fansub groups of anime.
- [Search via Google for new Animes](https://anonym.to/?https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:osnah6w0yw8)
- [r/AnimePiracy BCSE Search](https://ui.customsearch.ai/hosted-page?customconfig=12619b8a-0cac-4a38-b20b-04c79ddb616d&version=latest&market=en-US&q=) - A custom search engine for Anime content.
- [HakuNeko](https://github.com/manga-download/hakuneko) - A cross-platform downloader for manga and anime from +400 websites. Manga and anime in multiple languages and formats (cbz, folder with images, epub).
- [YMP4](https://ymp4.download/) - Download videos from YouTube to mp4 & mp3 files, including from places like e.g. Crunchroll.
- [animetosho](https://animetosho.org/) - AnimeTosho (AT) - is an automated service that mirrors torrents posted on Tokyo Tosho and Nyaa Torrents AniDex onto various file hosting services.
- [Anime Kaizoku](https://animekaizoku.com/) - Onclick pop-up ads (NSFW), banner ads, no torrents, GDrive as download source (encodes for donators), has torrent version on nyaa.si tagged as `[AnimeKaizoku]`.
- [Shana Project](https://www.anirena.com/) - Anime torrent side, no ads.
- [AniRena](https://www.anirena.com/) - Anime torrent website, no ads.
- [Play Anime](http://127.0.0.1:43110/1AnimePihDhcbVdK1nvnbSEtH4oKU8RAYG/) - You need [ZeroNet](https://zeronet.io/) to see the "website".
- [Erai-Raws](https://www.erai-raws.info/) - Provides similar service like HorribleSubs.
- [Beatrice](https://beatrice-raws.org/) - Raw Anime BD rips.
- [Shanaproject](https://www.shanaproject.com/) - Automate your anime downloads.
- [Shana Project](https://www.shanaproject.com/) - Automate your anime downloads.
- [AnimeDL](https://archive.org/details/animedl4.0_202004) - Stream and download anime in VLC or MPC.
- [MyAnime.Space](https://myanime.space/) - Anime piracy forum.
- [Anime OST Packages](http://koe.anime-sharing.com/Packlist/) - Provides anime soundtracks and series.
- [Anime OST search](https://themes.moe/) - A search engine for anime stuff.
- [SittingonClouds](https://www.sittingonclouds.net/) - Game & Anime-Soundtracks.
- [Anime-Loards.org](ttps://www.anime-loads.org) - Anime sharing page.
## Cantoons and Anime streaming
## streaming
- [9Anime](https://9anime.to) - Watch anime online. English anime, dubbed, subbed.
- [4anime](https://4anime.to/) - A relatively new site, clean interface, Subs and dubs, many ads, many player alternatives.
- [Anime8](https://anime8.me/) - Watch & download online in high quality.
- [GoGoAnime.io](https://www18.gogoanime.io/) - Subs and dubs, many ads, many player alternatives.
- [GoGoAnime.video](https://www2.gogoanime.video/) - Popular website for watching anime.
- [GoGoAnime.co](https://gogoanimes.co/) - Subs and dubs, many ads, many player alternatives.
- [GoGoAnime.in](https://www3.gogoanime.in/) - Popular website for watching anime.
- [AniLinkz](https://anilinkz.to/) - Large database of streaming anime episodes.
- [KissCartoon.info](https://kisscartoon.info) - Another site for streaming cartoons with a huge catalog.
- [KissCartoon.ac](https://kisscartoon.ac/) - Popular cartoon streaming site.
- [Kisscartoon.love](https://www1.kisscartoon.love/) - Kisscartoon alternatives website *made by fans*. Watch HQ cartoons online both cartoon movies and cartoon series online for free.
- [Kisscartoon.love](https://www1.kisscartoon.love/) - Kisscartoon alternatives website _made by fans_. Watch HQ cartoons online both cartoon movies and cartoon series online for free.
- [KissAnime.nz](http://kissanime.nz/) - One of the best places for Animes.
- [KissAnime.ru](http://kissanime.ru/) - (`RU`) - Official russian KissAnime community.
- [Kissanime.ac](https://kissanime.ac/) - Large cartoon collection that uses RapidVideo.
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- [AnimeSeries](https://animeseries.co/) - Yet another anime streaming provider website.
- [AniméGlare](https://animeglare.xyz/) - Watch ANIME not ADVERTISEMENTS.
- [AniméVibe](http://animevibe.tv/) - Watch Anime Online Stream Ad-Free.
- [Anime Twist](https://twist.moe/) - An anime direct streaming site with a decent UI and video player.
- [animetoon](http://www.animetoon.org/) - Lots of streaming via premium hosts for cartoons.
- [WatchAnime.info](https://www9.watchanime.info/) - Subs and dubs, banner and pop-up ads, multiple sources.
- [Anime Kisa](https://animekisa.tv/) - Subs and dubs, no ads, funded by donations, self-hosted.
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- [AnimeWatch](https://aniwatch.me/) - We are Aniwatch and here you will find an anime haven, including the best user experience you will ever have.
- [AnimeWorldBD](https://animeworldbd.com/) - Banner ads, some videos can only be downloaded, small list.
- [Aniwatcher](https://aniwatcher.com/) - Subs and dubs, pop-up ads on video player, downloadable, multiple sources.
- [AtTwist.moe](https://atwitst.moe) - The website has almost no ads.
- [Anime Twist](https://twist.moe/) - An anime direct streaming site with a decent UI and video player.
- [Cartoon Crazy](https://www.cartooncrazy.tv/)
- [CartoonWire](https://cartoonwire.to/)
- [Chia-anime](https://www2.chia-anime.cc/)
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- [Supercartoons](https://www.supercartoons.net/) - Watch Cartoons Online. Here you can Watch old Classical Cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Pink Panther, Tom and Jerry and Many Many More!
- [b98](https://www.b98.tv/) - Watch Free Classic Cartoons Online (Merrie Melodies, Looney Tunes, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, Pink Panther and More...)
- [Full Episodes](http://fullepisodes.biz/) - A alternative to WatchSeries.
- [serieslan](https://serieslan.com/) - cartoons in Spanish.
## Cantoons and Anime downloading
## downloading
- [Crunchyroll Downloader/Scraper (Windows/Linux)](https://github.com/ThePBone/CrunchyrollDownloader#crunchyroll-scraper) - Crunchyroll Downloader written (from scratch) - in C++ for Windows and Linux, it uses FFmpeg to download/convert MP4 files and a US proxy to bypass GeoIP blocks.
- [Hi10 Anime](https://hi10anime.com/) - High-Quality 10-bit Anime Encodes.
- [Anime Kaizoku](https://animekaizoku.com/) - Up to 1080p DDL links, mostly Google Drive.
- [Anime Kayo](https://animekayo.com/) - Up to 1080p DDL links, mostly Google Drive.
- [NyaaPantsu](https://nyaa.pantsu.cat/) - Primarily Anime torrents but includes an open directory of DDL links too.
- [animeEncodes](https://www.animencodes.com/) - High-Quality Anime Encodes.
- [AnimeOut](https://www.animeout.xyz/) - Over 1000's of Encoded Anime with DDL links.
- [watchcartoononline.io](https://www.watchcartoononline.io/) - Large DDL site for cartoons as well as anime and movies.
- [HorribleSubs](https://horriblesubs.info/) - Download anime via torrent files, magnet links, XDCC, and premium link hosts.
- [AniDex](https://anidex.info/) - Another anime torrent search engine. No ads/popups.
- [AnimeVibe](https://animevibe.xyz/) - Subs and dubs, no ads, multiple sources, downloadable, funded by donations.
- [AnimeVibe Lite v3](https://animevibe.tv/) - Subs and dubs, no ads, multiple sources, downloadable, funded by donations.
- [DarkAnime.stream](https://darkanime.stream/) - Subs, no ads, downloadable, some sources.
- [anime-downloader](https://github.com/vn-ki/anime-downloader) - A simple but powerful anime downloader and streamer.
- [TheHylia](https://anime.thehylia.com/) - TH's download section offers anime series with all their episodes for download in a very otherwise difficult to get AVI and MKV file forms.
- [MegatronEncodes](https://www.megatronencodes.com/) - Provides HQ Animes.
- [AnimK](https://animk.info/) - HQ, BDrips & more.
- [AnimeKaizoku](https://animekaizoku.com/) - Onclick pop-up ads (NSFW), banner ads, no torrents, GDrive as download source (encodes for donators), has torrent version on nyaa.si tagged as `[AnimeKaizoku]`.
- [Anime Dimension](https://animedimension.me/)
- [Animes.so](https://www.animes.so) - (needs registration to see content) - Downloads, DL-Links for all sorts of Animes.
## Apps and Tools
- [9Anime Downloader](https://anonembed.xyz/9anime/) - Download Full Seasons from 9anime.
- [Monimo](https://monimoapp.netlify.com/) - Netflix like web app for watching animes.
- [Crunchyroll Downloader/Scraper (Windows/Linux)](https://github.com/ThePBone/CrunchyrollDownloader#crunchyroll-scraper) - Crunchyroll Downloader written (from scratch) - in C++ for Windows and Linux, it uses FFmpeg to download/convert MP4 files and a US proxy to bypass GeoIP blocks.

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- [Comparison of file hosting services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_file_hosting_services) - This is a comparison of file hosting services that are currently active.
- [Cloud storage table](https://nafanz.github.io/cloudstorage.html) - Regularly updated table of information about top cloud storage providers.
- [CloudBox](http://cloudbox.works/) - An All-In-One, Cloud Centric & Media Server Solution.
- [A python script to bypass the download limit of google drive files (w executable&source code)](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/eikrl3/a_python_script_to_bypass_the_download_limit_of/)
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- [Mangago](http://www.mangago.me/) - Read manga online for free!.
- [Readmng](https://www.readmng.com/) - Read free manga online!.
- [Manga Life](https://manga4life.com/) - Read free manga online!.
- [r/animepiracy wiki](https://www.removeddit.com/r/animepiracy/wiki/index) - Lists for sourcing Anime streaming sites, manga sites, and more.
- [r/animepiracy](https://www.removeddit.com/r/animepiracy) - This sub is about streaming and torrent websites for anime.
- [r/sjain_guides](https://www.removeddit.com/r/sjain_guides/) - Guides and downloads for CS:GO, Windows 10 gaming optimisations, and more.
- [9Anime Downloader](https://anonembed.xyz/9anime/) - Download Full Seasons from 9anime.
- [Animes.so](https://www.animes.so) - (needs registration to see content) - Downloads, DL-Links for all sorts of Animes.
- [Alternatives to Kiss websites](https://www.removeddit.com/r/KissCartoon/wiki/alternatives) - Wiki page of r/KissCartoon with lots of anime sites.
- [AniDex](https://anidex.info) - Torrent tracker and indexer, primarily for English fansub groups of anime.
- [AniLinkz](https://anilinkz.to/) - Large database of streaming anime episodes.
- [Anime Kaizoku](https://www2.animekaizoku.com/) - Up to 1080p DDL links, mostly delivered via Google Drive.
- [Anime Kayo](https://animekayo.com/) - 1080p DDL links, mostly delivered via Google Drive.
- [Anime Twist](https://twist.moe/) - An anime direct streaming site with a decent UI and video player.
- [animEncodes](https://www.animencodes.com/) - Anime sharing page.
- [Anime-Loards.org](ttps://www.anime-loads.org) - Anime sharing page.
- [AnimeOut](https://www.animeout.xyz/) - Over 1000's of Encoded Anime with DDL links.
- [GoGo Anime](https://www3.gogoanime.in/) - Popular website for watching anime.
- [Dognzb.cr](https://dognzb.cr/login) - DogNZB exists since 2013 and is one of the biggest and popular NZB indexer.
- [Hi10 Anime](https://hi10anime.com/) - High Quality 10-bit Anime Encodes.
- [HorribleSubs](https://horriblesubs.info/) - Download anime via torrent files, magnet links, XDCC, and premium link hosts.
- [Monimo](https://monimoapp.netlify.com/) - Netflix like web app for watching animes.
- [Nyaa](https://nyaa.si/) - BitTorrent software for cats [(Repo)](https://github.com/nyaadevs/nyaa)
- [NyaaPantsu](https://nyaa.pantsu.cat/) - Primarily Anime torrents but includes an open directory of DDL links too.
- [Series9](https://www2.series9.io/) - Search engine for movies and tv shows (incl. animes).
- [SittingonClouds](https://www.sittingonclouds.net/) - Game- & Anime-Soundtracks.
- [Anime OST Packages](http://koe.anime-sharing.com/Packlist/) - Provides anime soundtracks and series.
- [Anime OST search](https://themes.moe/) - A search engine for anime stuff.
- [Mangaseeonline](https://angaseeonline.net) - Typically uploads official scans.
- [Mangabat](https://mangabat.com/) - Read Manga Online for free.
- [Animeheaven.eu](http://animeheaven.eu/) - Read Manga Online for free.
- [AnimeVibe Lite v3](https://animevibe.tv/) - Subs and dubs, no ads, multiple sources, downloadable, funded by donations.
- [GoGo Anime](https://gogoanimes.co/) - Subs and dubs, many ads, many player alternatives.
- [Kissasian](http://kissasian.sh) - Provides HQ animes and material around animes (subs/dubs etc).
- [KissManga](http://kissmanga.com/)
- [KissComic](http://readcomiconline.to/)

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- [MyImgur](http://myimgur.eden.fm/) - Most handy capture and uploader tool you'll ever find for Windows computers.
- [DroidIris+](https://apkpure.com/en/droidiris-image-search/org.droidiris) - (Android) - Search and browse thousands of images online with this superb and smooth 3D gallery.
- [GFX-Hub](https://gfx-hub.net/) - Download GFX and other stuff.
- [How to get paid fonts for free](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/8tqfg6/how_to_download_paid_fonts_for_free/)
## Audio

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- [The Holy Grail of Indexes](https://www.removeddit.com/r/opendirectories/comments/75ya8g/the_holy_grail_of_indexes/) - Posted by /u/shadow_hunter104.
- [Andesite](https://github.com/nektro/andesite) - Easily manage access to your open directory through OAuth2.
- [dirsearch](https://github.com/maurosoria/dirsearch) - Web path scanner.
- [Guide on searching for open directories](https://www.reddit.com/r/opendirectories/comments/933pzm/all_resources_i_know_related_to_open_directories/)
- [AIOSearch Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/fa81st/aio_search_guide/)
## Open directory Search Engines

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# Discord
- [BetterDiscord](http://betterdiscord.net/home/) - Pimp Discord with better Themes and add some nice Plugins/Scripts.
- [Discord Channel scraper](http://github.com/simon987/Discord-Channel-scraper) - Scrapes an arbitrary number of lines from a Discord channel.
- [Discord NSWDBot](http://github.com/HunterKing/NSWDBot) - Discord bot to scrape NSWDB.com for scene releases.
- [Discord WarezBot](http://github.com/enzobes/WarezBot) - Public Version of Discord bot for scene release.
- [Discord notifications 1: Sonarr, Radarr and Lidarr](http://blog.tiga.tech/discord-notifications-for-sonarr-radarr-and-lidarr/) - A short tutorial to work with Sonarr which notificatesDiscord Users about new releases.
- [Discord toolkit](http://notabug.org/johndoe5436/discord-toolkit) - Discord batch account creator.
- [DiscordCrypt](http://gitlab.com/leogx9r/DiscordCrypt) - Encrypt Discord - there is also [Simple DiscordCrypt](http://gitlab.com/An0/SimpleDiscordCrypt) - which works with the Web version of Discord (both are not compatible to each another!).
- [Do Not Track for Discord](http://betterdocs.us/plugins/do-not-track/) - A plugin for BD to prevent Discord tracking.
- [Running a full deletion](http://github.com/c-edw/discord-delete/wiki/Running-a-full-deletion) - Powerful script to delete full Discord message history.
- [cache-monkey](https://github.com/jamiepine/cache-monkey) - Cachemonkey, for viewing images stored in the discord cache, works for recovering images that were loaded by the discord client but were deleted. It also has a feature to purge the cache too.
## Discord Clients
- [EnhancedDiscord](https://github.com/joe27g/EnhancedDiscord) - A lightweight Discord client mod.
- [Quarrel](https://github.com/UWPCommunity/Quarrel) - A UWP discord client for Windows 10.
- [PowerCord](https://github.com/powercord-org/powercord) - A lightweight discordapp client mod focused on simplicity and performance.
- [Ripcord](https://cancel.fm/ripcord/) - A closed source no tracking or analytics Discord client (without electron framework part).
## Discord servers
- [Freemediaheckyeah](https://anonym.to/?https://discord.com/invite/vgnaeka) - The official FreeMediaHeckYeah Discord server.
- [Snahp.it](https://discord.gg/ypyKZCj) - Official Discord server for snahp.it.
- [/f/MEGAlinks (Snahp)](https://discordapp.com/invite/xk7HEE3) - Official /f/MEGAlinks Discord server.
- [f/MEGAlinks](https://discordapp.com/invite/xk7HEE3) - Official f/MEGAlinks Discord server.
- [/hbg/ Homebrew General](https://discord.io/homebrew) - A Discord server that shares _newer_ Nintendo Switch Games.
- [r/PkgLinks](https://discord.io/PkgLinks) - Reddup game sharing Discord Server.
- [r/soccerstreams](https://discord.gg/geyTtth) - Official Discord server for the recently-killed /r/soccerstreams subreddit.
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- [DoujinStyle](https://discord.gg/z2QDFdA) - Discord server with Doujin related materials. Things such as Japanese doujin music & games.
- [DreamTV](https://discordapp.com/invite/FQkQz6g) - A Discord server for the official DreamTV Android app.
- [legal acquisition club](https://discordapp.com/invite/UmWJVvH) - A piracy server to discuss and share movies, tv and apps.
- [Morph TV (Morpheus Fork)](https://discordapp.com/invite/gVxP2Gq) - Morph TV (Morpheus Fork) - official Discord channel.
- [Morph TV (Morpheus Fork)](https://discordapp.com/invite/gVxP2Gq) - Morph TV (Morpheus Fork) - official Discord server.
- [piratesonline](https://discord.me/piratesonline) - Official piratesonline.us Discord Server.
- [PlayStation Homebrew](https://discord.gg/JJnvEN8) - Home of /r/ps3homebrew and /r/ps4homebrew.
- [The Eye](https://discordapp.com/invite/py3kX3Z) - Official Discord server for The-Eye.eu.
- [The Ratio](https://discordapp.com/invite/wab3Qag) - A community of seedbox enthusiasts. Buying advice, application setup, and automation help.
- [WarezNX](https://discord.gg/d6xxuPq) - Nintendo Switch Warez community server.
- [KissCommunity Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/eCzUxNB) - Community based Discord channel.
- [cache-monkey](https://github.com/jamiepine/cache-monkey) - Cachemonkey, for viewing images stored in the discord cache, works for recovering images that were loaded by the discord client but were deleted. It also has a feature to purge the cache too.
## Discord Tools and Scripts
- [BetterDiscord](http://betterdiscord.net/home/) - Pimp Discord with better Themes and add some nice Plugins/Scripts.
- [Discord Channel scraper](http://github.com/simon987/Discord-Channel-scraper) - Scrapes an arbitrary number of lines from a Discord channel.
- [Discord NSWDBot](http://github.com/HunterKing/NSWDBot) - Discord bot to scrape NSWDB.com for scene releases.
- [Discord WarezBot](http://github.com/enzobes/WarezBot) - Public Version of Discord bot for scene release.
- [Discord notifications 1: Sonarr, Radarr and Lidarr](http://blog.tiga.tech/discord-notifications-for-sonarr-radarr-and-lidarr/) - A short tutorial to work with Sonarr which notificatesDiscord Users about new releases.
- [Discord toolkit](http://notabug.org/johndoe5436/discord-toolkit) - Discord batch account creator.
- [DiscordCrypt](http://gitlab.com/leogx9r/DiscordCrypt) - Encrypt Discord - there is also [Simple DiscordCrypt](http://gitlab.com/An0/SimpleDiscordCrypt) - which works with the Web version of Discord (both are not compatible to each another!).
- [Do Not Track for Discord](http://betterdocs.us/plugins/do-not-track/) - A plugin for BD to prevent Discord tracking.
- [Running a full deletion](http://github.com/c-edw/discord-delete/wiki/Running-a-full-deletion) - Powerful script to delete full Discord message history.
## Discord Clients
- [EnhancedDiscord](https://github.com/joe27g/EnhancedDiscord) - A lightweight Discord client mod.
- [Quarrel](https://github.com/UWPCommunity/Quarrel) - A UWP discord client for Windows 10.
- [PowerCord](https://github.com/powercord-org/powercord) - A lightweight discordapp client mod focused on simplicity and performance.
- [Ripcord](https://cancel.fm/ripcord/) - A closed source no tracking or analytics Discord client (without electron framework part).
- [KissCommunity Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/eCzUxNB) - Community based Discord server.
- [TopNow.se](https://anonym.to/?https://discord.gg/marBA97) - Provides Movies, TV shows and Anime.

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- [redump.org](http://redump.org/) - Disc preservation database and internet community dedicated to collecting precise and accurate information about every video game ever released on optical media of any system.
- [Steamless](https://github.com/atom0s/Steamless) - Steamless is a DRM remover of the SteamStub variants.
- [MachineGunnur/GOG-Games](https://github.com/MachineGunnur/GOG-Games) - A fork of Good Old Downloads' "GOG Games" hosted on Tor.
- [`goggamespc7v6z5e.onion`](goggamespc7v6z5e.onion) - Tor Mirror.
- [`goggamespc7v6z5e.onion`](goggamespc7v6z5e.onion) - Tor Mirror.
- [Crackwatch](https://crackwatch.com/) - New video game crack releases are posted here.
- [r/CrackWatch](https://reddit.com/r/CrackWatch/) - CrackWatch subreddit.
- [Beginners Guide to Crack Watch](https://www.reddit.com/r/CrackWatch/comments/a7l141/crack_watch_beginners_guide_to_crack_watch/) - Reddit post by /u/EssenseOfMagic.
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- [GOG Games](http://gog-games.com) - GoG Games
- [Gamestorrents](http://gamestorrents.tv) - Provides various video games.
- [r/PiratedGame](https://www.reddit.com/r/PiratedGames/) - Pirated Games subreddit with discussions and links.
- [Otomi Games](https://otomi-games.com/)
- [Kodi 18.6 + IAGL + RetroArch = Emulation Heaven](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/g4gb8t/kodi_186_iagl_retroarch_emulation_heaven/)
## Tools

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# Laws
- [Senate Votes to Allow FBI to Look at Your Web Browsing History Without a Warrant](https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jgxxvk/senate-votes-to-allow-fbi-to-look-at-your-web-browsing-history-without-a-warrant)
- [Burn, drown, or smash your phone: Forensics can extract data anyway](https://www.zdnet.com/article/burn-drown-or-smash-your-phone-forensics-can-extract-data-anyway/)
- [A new bill could punish web platforms for using end-to-end encryption](https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/31/21116788/earn-it-act-section-230-lindsey-graham-draft-bill-encryption)
- [French court rules that Steam’s ban on reselling used games is contrary to European law](https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/19/20874384/french-court-steam-valve-used-games-eu-law)

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- [PGBlitz.com](https://pgblitz.com/) - Deploy a Hastey Server through Docker & Ansible with local or Unlimited Google HD.
- [PlexPi](http://plexpi.com/) - Plex Media Server for your Raspberry Pi 3.
- [plexinc/pms-docker](https://github.com/plexinc/pms-docker) - Official Plex docker image.
- [timhaak/plex](https://github.com/timhaak/docker-plex) - Alternative Plex docker image.
- [timhaak/plex](https://github.com/timhaak/docker-plex) - Alternative Plex docker image.
- ["My (scripted) - solution to having a single Movies library for 4k and non-4k."](https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/afs8m9/my_scripted_solution_to_having_a_single_movies/) - Post by /u/spazatk.
- ["I made my own Pseudo TV for Plex with Kodi and Nvidia Shield"](https://reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/awsvp9/i_made_my_own_pseudo_tv_for_plex_with_kodi_and/ehox9zf/) - Guide from /u/nads84 on how to make your own "live" TV channels with a Plex library, Kodi, and an NVIDIA Shield.
- [Unlock the transcode or 'session' limit on nVidia consumer grade GPUs](http://slothtechtv.com/2018/09/unlock-the-transcode-or-session-limit-on-nvidia-consumer-grade-gpus) - Article describing how to bypass the artifical single-transcode limit.

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- [Shodan](https://www.shodan.io/) - Shodan is the world's first search engine for Internet-connected devices.
- [How to use eMule in 2018](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/9p82e1/how_to_use_emule_in_2018/) - An up-to-date guide detailing how to use eMule to download rare content from the eDonkey and Kad P2P networks.
- [Movie Release Types](https://i.imgur.com/kEOrKJT.png) - Table of common movie release types, their labels, and descriptions.
- [/f/Piracy](https://raddle.me/f/Piracy) - Raddle forum for Piracy.
- [/s/piracy](https://saidit.net/s/piracy) - Saidit forum for Piracy - unofficially the backup forum for /r/Piracy if/when it is banned by the Reddit moderators.
- [/v/piracy](https://voat.co/v/piracy) - Voat forum for Piracy - another potential fallback option for /r/Piracy.
- [h-gen](https://anonym.to/?https://www.h-gen.xyz/) - A website which offers a free service to get Accounts for various services, Minecraft, Origin etc.
- [Academy Awards 2019 Screeners Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/aaqc0b/academy_awards_2019_screeners_megathread/) - Post by /u/idoideas listing all available DVDSCR releases for 2019.
- [iNFekt](https://infekt.ws/) - A text viewer application that has been carefully designed around its main task: viewing and presenting NFO files.
- [NFForce](http://nfforce.temari.fr/) - Another NFO viewer.
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- [Picard](https://picard.musicbrainz.org/) - Picard is an open source cross-platform music tagger written in Python.
- [Advanced Renamer](https://www.advancedrenamer.com/) - Advanced batch renaming program, with support for renaming based on GPS data from images, ID3 tags from music files, TV show data and regular expressions.
## Pirate News, Blogs & Discussion Forums
## Piracy News & Forums
- [r/privacy](https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/) - The intersection of technology, privacy, and freedom in a digital world.
- [f/Piracy](https://raddle.me/f/Piracy) - Alternative to Reddit, Raddle forum.
- [v/piracy](https://voat.co/v/piracy) - Voat forum for piracy related discussions.
- [s/piracy](https://saidit.net/s/piracy) - Saidit forum for Piracy - unofficially the backup forum for /r/Piracy if/when it is banned by the Reddit moderators.
- [NextWarez](https://nextwarez.com) - P2P topics & news page.
- [szeneBOX.org](https://www.szenebox.org) - (needs VPN) - Forum & News around the Scene.
- [Tarnkappe.info](https://tarnkappe.info) - News & Rumours, Blog & Forum.
- [/f/Piracy](https://raddle.me/f/Piracy) - Alternative to Reddit, Raddle forum.
- [r/privacy](https://www.removeddit.com/r/privacy/) - The intersection of technology, privacy, and freedom in a digital world.
- [TechWorm](https://www.techworm.net) - Techworm is a Tech, Cyber-security news platform.
- [TorrentFreak](https://torrentfreak.com) - TorrentFreak is a publication dedicated to bringing the latest news about copyright, privacy, and everything related to filesharing.
- [/v/piracy](https://voat.co/v/piracy) - Voat forum for piracy related discussions.
## PreDB Sites
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- [Facebook Down](https://www.fbdown.net/) - Facebook Video Downloader.
- [Online Video Converter](https://www.onlinevideoconverter.com/) - Free online video conversion tool.
- [Twitter Video Downloader](http://twittervideodownloader.com/error) - Twitter Video Downloader.
- [PornHub Video Downloader](https://phdownloader.com/) - Download PornHub videos in best quality available.
- [PornHub Video Downloader](https://phdownloader.com/) - Download PornHub videos in best quality available.

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- [How To Stream Movies, TV, Anime & Sports Online](https://www.removeddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAFUCKYEAH/comments/9q11kg/how_to_stream_movies_tv_anime_sports_online/) - Huge list by /u/nbatman.
- [Streaming pirated media in 2019 (seedbox + Sonarr + Plex)](https://ryanlue.com/posts/2019-03-29-paying-money-to-steal-movies) - Paying Money to Steal Movies & Music on the Internet.
- [Episodes](https://github.com/guptachetan1997/Episodes) - Self Hosted TV show Episode tracker and recommender.
- [Breakdown of video naming conventions, bitrate and quality. Also covered: converting mkv to mp4](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/guides/video_quality_and_types_of_releases)
## Content Discovery
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- [PelisPedia](https://www.pelispedia.tv/) - (es-do) - Movies & TV Shows.
- [Qwemovies](https://www3.qwemovies.com/) - Watch HD Movies Online For Free and Download the latest movies without Registration at qwemovies.to.
- [Rainierland](https://rainierland.is/) - Official home of rainierland - no ads and only good movies.
- [Series9](https://www2.series9.io/) - Unique design, HD server with additional hosts.
- [Series9](https://www2.series9.io/) - Search engine for movies and tv shows (incl. animes).
- [Soap2day](https://www.soap2day.com/) - Unique design, very nice speeds, HD server with subtitles.
- [Sokrostream.vip](https://sokrostream.vip/) - 2019 Films · 2018 Films · Action · Science-Fiction · Comédie · Horreur · Rapport.
- [Solarmovie](https://solarmoviez.ru/) - Watch Movies Online and Watch Tv-Series online On Solarmovie without Registration.
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- [onemov](https://onemov.net/) - Online Full HD Movie Free.
- [YourPTFlixMovies](https://yourptflixmovies.com/) - A forum dedicated to share or talk about any streaming material.
- [Movie-Forum](https://movie-forum.co/forum.php) - Forum to share stream links of movies and TV shows.
- [filmyzilla1](https://filmyzilla1.com/genre/animation/) - Animated Hindi movies.
- [puretoons](https://anonym.to/?https://puretoons.me/) - Animated Hindi movies.
- [deadtoonsindia](https://anonym.to/?https://deadtoonsindia.ne) - Animated Hindi movie & tv shows.
### Streaming 1080p
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- [Dramaday](https://dramaday.net/) - A website dedicated to drama based movies and OST.
- [Enthus1ast](http://enthus1ast.com/) - Movie sharing community.
- [magellantv](https://www.magellantv.com/featured) - Watch thousands of great documentaries on MagellanTV. Unlimited streaming, no ads, and 4K streaming are all great reasons to check out MagellanTV.
- [HEVCBay](https://anonym.to/?https://hevcbay.com/) - Provides Movies.
- [x265 Movies](https://anonym.to/?https://x265movies.co/) - x265 Movies provides Movies and TV shows.
- [HugeWarez](https://anonym.to/?http://hugewarez.net/movie/) - HugeWarez provides not only Movies but TV Shows and bunch of other things.
- [MKVBee](https://anonym.to/?https://mkvbee.com/) - High Quality movies and TV shows.
- [YourSerie](https://anonym.to/?https://www.yourserie.com/) - High Quality movies and TV shows.
- [Crazy4tv](https://anonym.to/?https://crazy4tv.com/)
- [MoviesWBB](https://anonym.to/?http://movieswbb.com/)
- [GDriveDL](https://anonym.to/?https://gdrivedl.com/) - Movies and TV shows via Google Drive.
- [megaDDL](https://anonym.to/?https://megaddl.co/) - megaDDL provides mainly TV shows and Movies.
### Streaming 720p
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## HDR/4k
- [Fake or real 4k](https://4kmedia.org/real-or-fake-4k/) - Check if the website provides a real or upscaled release, list is updated monthly, a alternative is the [predb check](https://predb.me/?search=2160p+BluRay+x265)
- [Fake or real 4k](https://4kmedia.org/real-or-fake-4k/) - Check if the website provides a real or upscaled release, list is updated monthly, a alternative is the [predb check](https://predb.me/?search=2160p+BluRay+x265).
- [4k-hd.club](https://4k-hd.club/) - Premium site with the highest quality of 4K ULTRA HD Movies.
- [4K-HDR.org](https://4k-hdr.org/) - 4K rips HDR movies download, Blu-ray ultra hd movies HDR 10 Bit. Download movies rip HDR in 4K Ultra HD 2160P. 4K-HDR.ORG best site of 4K HDR format.
- [BeyondHD](https://beyond-hd.me/login) - (login needed) - 4K remuxes and 4K movies.
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- [VidFlix](https://vidflix.net/) - No ads, clean Movies and TV shows in high quality.
- [Tigole Release](https://tigolerelease.blogspot.com/) - HQ Movies, mostly 1080 and 4k.
- [nima4k](https://nima4k.org) - A well-known platform for ducmentations, series & movies.
- [FreeMovie4kOnline](https://anonym.to/?https://www.freemovie4konline.com/) - HQ Movies and TV shows.
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- [EZBlocker](https://github.com/Xeroday/Spotify-Ad-Blocker/) - A Spotify Ad Blocker written in C# for Windows 7/8/10.
- [Spotify modded APK](https://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=1332&t=2950704) - Modded APK with no ads.
- [Downtify](https://github.com/Superhackman/downtify-premium) - Downtify is an open-source Spotify downloader which makes it possible to download all your favourite songs and/or playlists directly from Spotify.
- [BlockTheSpot](https://github.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot) Video, audio & banner AdBlock/skip for Spotify
- [BlockTheSpot](https://github.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot) - Video, audio & banner AdBlock/skip for Spotify
- [master131/BlockTheSpot](https://anonym.to/?https://github.com/master131/BlockTheSpot) - Original outdated version.
- [MuteSpotifyAds](https://github.com/simonmeusel/MuteSpotifyAds) - Mutes audio/video ads, however you still need to wait 30 sec.
- [Spotifree](https://github.com/ArtemGordinsky/Spotifree) - An macOS app that automatically mutes ads on Spotify (not supported).
- [Spotify Ad-Free](https://github.com/CHEF-KOCH/Spotify-Ad-free) - Modified Client(s), Information, etc.

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- [Anon.to](https://anon.to/) - URL shortener to de-referer or null-referer your links.
- [Privacy.com](https://privacy.com/) - Privacy creates secure virtual cards and completes checkout forms for you, saving you time and money while masking your real card details.
- [Project Honey Pot](https://www.projecthoneypot.org/) - Online fraud & abuse tracker.
- [Protecting yourself from being caught pirating - Guide concerning copyright infringement complaints](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/faq/isp_complaints)
## Email
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- [Blockchain-DNS.info](https://blockchain-dns.info/) - First step towards the uncensored Internet.
- [NextDNS](https://www.nextdns.io/) - Cloud-based private DNS service that gives you full control over what is allowed and what is blocked on the Internet.
- [NixNet DNS](https://anonym.to/?https://docs.nixnet.services/DNS)
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# Software
- [MIC028_Piracy Guide.indd - Microsoft (.PDF)](http://download.microsoft.com/documents/australia/PIRACY/PiracyGuide.pdf) - Microsoft's anti software piracy guide.
- [What are the risks of using pirated Windows 10?](https://windowsreport.com/pirated-windows-10-risks/)
- [Unofficial Reddit Guides to software piracy](https://reddit.guide/r/Piracy/) - A list with subreddits connected to software piracy, it also lists which community was banned from Reddit.
- [How to download snahp zippy files without using your computer space and bandwidth!](https://telegra.ph/How-to-download-snahp-zippy-files-without-using-your-computer-space-and-bandwidth-08-25)
- [Guide: Adobe Acrobat Pro Installation and Patching (Working 18-06-2019)](https://raddle.me/f/Piracy/81445/guide-adobe-acrobat-pro-installation-and-patching-working-18)
- [r/piracy/wiki/tools](https://www.removeddit.com/r/piracy/wiki/tools) - Windows/Office activation tools, and images/installers for Windows, Office + Adobe.
- [nsane.down](https://www.nsanedown.com/) - A popular file-sharing forum focused on software.
- [Appked](https://www.macbed.com/) - Mac application sharing site.
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- [UltraTrack](http://uraltrack.net/) - (`RU`) - A forum for various repacks and in general a good place for software discussions.
- [Underver.se](https://underver.se/) - (`RU`).
- [Uniondht](http://uniondht.org/) - (`RU`).
- [MIC028_Piracy Guide.indd - Microsoft (.PDF)](http://download.microsoft.com/documents/australia/PIRACY/PiracyGuide.pdf) - Microsoft's anti software piracy guide.
- [What are the risks of using pirated Windows 10?](https://windowsreport.com/pirated-windows-10-risks/)
- [Unofficial Reddit Guides to software piracy](https://reddit.guide/r/Piracy/) - A list with subreddits connected to software piracy, it also lists which community was banned from Reddit.
- [How to download snahp zippy files without using your computer space and bandwidth!](https://telegra.ph/How-to-download-snahp-zippy-files-without-using-your-computer-space-and-bandwidth-08-25)
- [Guide: Adobe Acrobat Pro Installation and Patching (Working 18-06-2019)](https://raddle.me/f/Piracy/81445/guide-adobe-acrobat-pro-installation-and-patching-working-18)
- [Digiboy](https://anonym.to/?https://www.digiboy.ir/) - (`AR`) - Provides Windows software, macOS and various other software related products.
- [Pro Design Tools](https://prodesigntools.com) - Site focused on Adobe Development including cracked software and ebooks.
- [ShareAppsCrack](https://shareappscrack.com/) - Website with a plethora of development tools and engineering focused software, including video tutorials, and some eBooks.
## Software Repacks

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# Telegram
- [Nekogram](https://github.com/Nekogram/Nekogram) - Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. it is superfast, simple and free.
- [Raymond's Piracy Group](https://t.me/raymondfreesoftware) - A group of 5000+ pirates chatting on Telegram. This group replaces the now-defunct piracy group which suicideboy used to run.
- [Piracy Links Portal](https://t.me/PiracyLinks) - Official invite links portal for piracy groups & channels.
- [piratebazaar](https://t.me/piratebazaar) - Curated list of piracy-related links.
- [@itorrentsearchbot](https://t.me/itorrentsearchbot) - Search bot for finding torrent and magnet links on 1337x.to by keyword search.
- [@vkmusic_bot](https://telegram.me/vkmusic_bot) - Find and download pretty much any song.
- [@RickyChristanto](https://t.me/RickyChristanto) - Channel for movie releases, usually from YTS in MKV format.
- [iMediaShare channel](https://t.me/iMediaShare) - Movies, TV shows, apps, and more.
- [@movies_inc](https://t.me/movies_inc) - Another Telegram channel for downloading movies.
- [@Qualitymovies](https://t.me/Qualitymovies) - Lots of 720p Blu-Ray movie releases.
- [@MusicHuntersBot](https://t.me/MusicHuntersBot) - Another music downloader bot.
- [@DeezerMusicBot](https://t.me/DeezerMusicBot) - Music bot which downloads tracks from Deezer.
- [SMLoadrCommuntiy](https://t.me/SMLoadrCommunity) - Telegram community for SMLoadr.
- [aria-telegram-mirror-bot](https://github.com/out386/aria-telegram-mirror-bot) - A Telegram bot to download files via HTTP(S)/BitTorrent and upload them to Google Drive.
- [CrackWatch trackers](https://www.reddit.com/r/CrackWatch/comments/b2ywcn/crackwatch_telegram_tracker/) - Telegram channels for CrachWatch.com games & cracks by /u/SHADOWSLIFER.
- [Nekogram](https://github.com/Nekogram/Nekogram) - Nekogram is an unofficial telegram app with a focus on speed and security. adds some extra features to official Telegram app.
- [Telegram proxy](https://telegram.ind.in/) - Telegram unblock proxy for countries with Telegram banned.
- [Telegram web proxy ](https://web.telegram.ind.in/)
- [Telegram APIs proxy](core.telegram.ind.in)
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- [Telegram Channels](https://telegramchannels.me/channels) - A telegram channel indexer with over 1500 channels.
- [@piratebazaar](https://t.me/piratebazaar) - Telegram Channel to request warez information, lists, software & more.
- [Piracy • Main Discussion](https://t.me/joinchat/KNhdrlJyuDhsJy5dNEBoAg) - Intended to be the main chat for all piracy discussion at Raymond's Piracy Group, but very inactive - use this group for that instance.
- [Piracy • Off Topic Discussion](https://t.me/joinchat/Djvt9BVVrrjQ_D_6L9XZxQ) - Off Topic chat for Raymond's Piracy Telegram group.
- [original313](hhttps://t.me/original313) - Gaming and Software based accounts for sale.
- [evileaks](https://t.me/evileaks) - Evilleaks.su official Telegram channel.
- [丂ㄥ乃ㄖㄒ丂 ✪ 丂乇乇 ᗪ 乃ㄖ乂](https://t.me/joinchat/IbIIb0Yga4pKYCOu7LajYg) - Seedbox fans have a home here.
- [slbotsbugs](https://t.me/slbotsbugs) - TeamDrive, Bot discussion place.
- [FontesPremiumGwD](https://t.me/FontesPremiumGwD) - A channel to share premium fonts.
- [iMediaShare channel](https://t.me/iMediaShare) - Movies, TV shows, apps, and more.
- [Piracy Links Portal](https://t.me/PiracyLinks) - Official invite links portal for piracy groups & channels.
- [CrackWatch trackers](https://www.reddit.com/r/CrackWatch/comments/b2ywcn/crackwatch_telegram_tracker/) - Telegram channels for CrachWatch.com games & cracks by /u/SHADOWSLIFER.
### Channels for Login data
### Accounts Channels
- [@piratechannel](https://t.me/piratechannel) - Free Netflix, Spotify & Other Premium Accounts, Window & Other Software License Keys.
- [esetkey_everyday](https://t.me/esetkey_everyday) - Get fresh Nod keys almost everyday.
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- [King_of_cracking](https://t.me/king_0f_cracking) - Free daily cracking tools, proxies and more.
- [The404Cracking](https://t.me/The404Cracking) - Claims to be the best cracking channel on Telegram.
### Channels for courses ant tutorials
### courses ant tutorials Channels
- [@udemyfree4u](https://ttttt.me/udemyfree4u) - This Is The No. 1 Biggest Channel In Telegram Which Provides Paid Udemy Courses For Free, daily updated.
- [Free Udemy Courses](https://t.me/Freecoursefinder) - We provide paid premium online courses for free!.
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- [Udemy deals](https://telegram.me/udemydeals) - Free udemy courses.
- [Tech_You](https://t.me/udemydeals) - Tutorials, Logins, Course and other stuff via Mega links.
### Channels for APK's
### APK Channels
- [@ModdedCentral](https://t.me/ModdedCentral) - Patched & modded android apps, updated regularly, 50+ shared daily. Request group currently closed.
- [APK4free](https://t.me/Apk4Free) - Cracked Android apps.
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- [InstaMod](https://t.me/instagram_mod) - Regularly updated & feature rich modified Instagram app (Android only).
- [Premium APKs Only](https://t.me/apkpremiumonly) - Patched / modded android apps, updated daily.
### Channels for Music
### Music Channels
- [@DeezerMusicBot](https://t.me/DeezerMusicBot) - Music bot which downloads tracks from Deezer.
- [@flacaudio](https://t.me/flacaudio) - `AR` - Arabish flac music.
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- [@losslessmusicmenu](https://t.me/losslessmusicmenu) - `RU` - Russian music channel for quality music.
- [@MusicHuntersBot](https://t.me/MusicHuntersBot) - Another large music downloader bot for Telegram.
- [@musicshark](https://t.me/musicshark) - `RU` - Russian and other Flac Music.
- [@SMLoadrCommuntiy](https://t.me/SMLoadrCommunity) - Telegram community for SMLoadr.
- [@SMLoadrCommunity](https://t.me/SMLoadrCommunity) - Telegram community for SMLoadr.
- [@The_Trimmer_bot](https://t.me/The_Trimmer_bot) - Send th bot a streamable link or telegram video and he cuts it.
- [@vkmusic_bot](https://t.me/vkmusic_bot) - Find and download pretty much any song (uses vkmusic search engine).
- [Full Music Albums](https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFkG6jV0RNRuY8eDnw) - A large collection of music albums, directly downloadable in Telegram, updated daily!.
- [Melodic Musics](https://t.me/MelodicMusics) - A large collection of music, downloadable within Telegram.
- [Music Archive](https://t.me/MArchive) - A large collection of music, downloadable within Telegram.
### Channels for Movies & TV shows
### Movies & TV shows Channels
- [@beyondHD](https://t.me/beyondHD) - HD movies shared from the community to the community.
- [@iMediaShare](https://t.me/iMediaShare) - Provides links to Movies, TV shows, apps & and more.
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- [hamil_movies](hhttps://t.me/hamil_movies) - CT movies Family provides links to movies directly in Telegram.
- [TV Updates](https://telegram.me/joinchat/ACzuljvGFUjzJf4ambpzTA) - A large collection of TV shows, downloadable in Telegram, updated daily!.
- [Netflix_originals](https://t.me/Netflix_originals) - Daily new Netflix episodes.
- [@movies_inc](https://t.me/movies_inc) - Another Telegram channel for downloading movies.
### Channels for Software
### Software Channels
- [@piracylinks](https://t.me/piracylinks) - A link sharing community.
- [Adobe CRack channel](https://t.me/adobecracks) - A channel for all Adobe cracks.
- [AIOSetup](https://t.me/aiosetup) - Wide range of pre-cracked software, downloadable in Telegram.
- [arezbank](https://t.me/piracylinks) - Channel for Windows software.
- [candroidsoftware](https://t.me/candroidsoftware) - Freee APK's and software.
- [CGPersia Downloads](https://t.me/CGPERS) - Free ripped courses from Udemy, Skillshare and other educational websites.
- [crackedpcsoftwares](https://t.me/crackedpcsoftwares) - PC, mobile and other applications sharing.
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- [Keygen Fortress](https://t.me/keygen_fortress) - Wide range of keygens for various apps, downloadable in Telegram.
- [Piracy Main](https://t.me/joinchat/KNhdrlJyuDhsJy5dNEBoAg) - Intended to be the main chat for all piracy discussion, but very inactive - use this group for that instead.
- [Raymond's Piracy Group](https://t.me/raymondfreesoftware) - A group of 7000+ pirates chatting.
- [Piracy • Main Discussion](https://t.me/joinchat/KNhdrlJyuDhsJy5dNEBoAg) - Intended to be the main chat for all piracy discussion at Raymond's Piracy Group, but very inactive.
- [Piracy • Off Topic Discussion](https://t.me/joinchat/Djvt9BVVrrjQ_D_6L9XZxQ) - Off Topic chat for Raymond's Piracy Telegram group.
- [Windows_Software](https://tele.me/telegram/groups/windows_softwares) - Windows software, cracked.
### Channels for eBooks
### eBooks Channels
- [List of eBook websites, channels & bots](https://t.me/raymondfreesoftware/166702) - Large collection of websites, bots and channels with a wide range of eBooks.
- [@aadhyatmikbrahmand](https://t.me/aadhyatmikbrahmand)
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- [@booksmania](https://t.me/booksmania)
- [@booksnow](https://t.me/booksnow)
- [@BooksThief](https://t.me/BooksThief)
- [@BookThief](https://t.me/BooksThief)
- [@BookWizardTheNewest](https://t.me/BookWizardTheNewest)
- [@bookz4u](https://t.me/bookz4u)
- [@eBooksEnglish](https://t.me/EbooksEnglish)
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- [Meditation](https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE9u9noQ7odN2Ds1rw)
- [Open Library](https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAEUbZxqyCKxhZbf-PA)
- [WiLd's Occult Ebook Dump](https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE07WyxZNFu5tLrjVA)
- [Copy Left](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/copy_left)
### Miscellaneous channels
- [AutoRcloneEng](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/AutoRcloneEng) - The official Rclone Telegram channel.
- [rclone](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/rclone) - A rclone help discussion channel.
- [Bhadoo Cloud](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/joinchat/Hp0WEVNQfcef7IkU-zecAQ)
- [Private TD Mirror Group](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/joinchat/LT_wQUWEdqkOLTfLicynGg)
- [Transloader](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/transload) - Community to transload files and provide information which services to use.
- [requestinggroup](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/requestinggroup)
## Bots
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- [@BotListBot](https://t.me/BotListBot) - The official bot for botlist.co to list bots in Telegram.
- [telegram-list](https://github.com/goq/telegram-list/) - `RU` - GitHub overview list of useful Telgram Bots.
- [@Proytdlbot](https://t.me/Proytdlbot) - Simple bot to download YouTube Videos. You can't invite the bot into groups.
- [Torrent Drive](https://t.me/torrentdrive_bot?do=open_link) - Gives you Google Drive link for the torrent files you send.
- [@ToEmailBot](https://t.me/ToEmailBot) - Redirect all pictures and files to email. Send me one and get it to inbox 💌.
- [@apkdl_bot](https://t.me/apkdl_bot) - Download latest version of any free android apps and games from apkdl.in.
- [@filetobot](https://t.me/filetobot) - Stores your private files and arranges them by category. Send any file to the bot and it will be immediately added.
- [@itorrentsearchbot](https://t.me/itorrentsearchbot) - Searchbot which finds torrent and magnet links on 1337x.to by keyword search.
- [@LinkForFilebot](https://t.me/LinkForFilebot) - Link your audio, video or media files to a specific channel or group.
- [@multi_purposebot](https://t.me/multi_purposebot) - Rename, get media links, and upload files. The bot has lots of features.
- [@sltzbot](https://t.me/sltzbot) - A bot to seed torrents.
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- [@TeleWarez_Bot](https://t.me/TeleWarez_Bot) - Official bot from Warez-IR.com to share and get files.
- [@UploadBots](https://t.me/UploadBots) - A bot which uploads your telegram file to a sharehoster.
- [aria-telegram-mirror-bot](https://github.com/out386/aria-telegram-mirror-bot) - A Telegram bot to download files via HTTP(S)/BitTorrent and upload them to Google Drive.
- [python-aria-mirror-bot](https://anonym.to/?https://github.com/lzzy12/python-aria-mirror-bot/) - A telegram bot for all your mirror needs.
- [@virus_total_scan_bot](https://t.me/virus_total_scan_bot) - Scan files and check it against VirusTotal. Does not work with Channels or Groups.
- [@apkdl_bot](https://t.me/apkdl_bot) - Download latest version of any free android app and game from apkdl.in.
- [@GooglePlayDownloader_bot](https://t.me/GooglePlayDownloader_bot) - Download latest version of any free android app directly from Google Play Store.
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- [@assistChannel_bot](https://t.me/assistChannel_bot) - A zero-config Telegram bot that fights spam in chats.
- [@AlbionRoBoT](https://t.me/AlbionRoBoT) - AlbionRoBoT is similar like GroupHelp with some more extra gimmicks.
- [Userge](https://github.com/UsergeTeam/Userge/) - Userge is a Powerful , Pluggable Telegram UserBot written in Python using Pyrogram.
- [Butter Bot](https://anonym.to/?https://github.com/v1nc/butter_bot) - Butter Bot supports various unique features like log protection.
### Youtube Bots
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- [@smtpbot](https://t.me/smtpbot) - Get fake emails.
- [@temp_mail_bot](https://t.me/temp_mail_bot) - Get fake emails.
### Torrent bots
- [@itorrentsearchbot](https://t.me/itorrentsearchbot) - Searchbot which finds torrent and magnet links on 1337x.to by keyword search.
- [@torrentdrive_bot](https://t.me/torrentdrive_bot) - Gives you Google Drive link for the torrent files you send.
- [@torrent_drive](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/torrent_drive) - Torrent to GDrive Bot.
- [@kltorrent](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/kltorrent)
- [@XtremeCloud](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/XtremeCloud/10)
- [@torrdriveheaven](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/torrdriveheaven)
- [@torrentbcloud](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/torrentbcloud)
- [@seedboxSL](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/seedboxSL)
- [Torrent Leecher List](https://anonym.to/?http://torrentleecherlist.xyz/) - A simple list for torrent leecher in telegram.
### Miscellaneous bots
- [@TheFeedReaderBot](https://t.me/TheFeedReaderBot)
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- [@ReadmeBot](https://t.me/ReadmeBot)
- [@GmailBot](https://t.me/GmailBot) - GMail mangement Bot.
- [@Calstars_Bot](https://t.me/Calstars_Bot) - A Token Tipping Bot.
- [@lightzcloud](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/lightzcloud)
- [@torrenttodrivezone](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/torrenttodrivezone)
- [@publicdrive](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/publicdrive)
- [@ViperCloudOpen](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/ViperCloudOpen)
- [@vipercloud](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/vipercloud)
- [@MetaPublicLeech](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/MetaPublicLeech)
- [@RahiCloud](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/RahiCloud)
- [@APDSeedbox](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/APDSeedbox)
- [Rclone-Telegram-Bot](https://anonym.to/?https://github.com/Shubham0Rajput/Rclone-Telegram-Bot) - This is Rclone Bot in Telegram made for your ease.
- [@LinkToFilesBot](https://anonym.to/?https://t.me/LinkToFilesBot) - Send any document to get a direct download link.

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### Private Trackers
- [How to get started with private trackers](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/guides/private_trackers)
- [/PTG tracker manifesto](https://pastebin.com/thLgSkNE) - List of private trackers.
- [0QoLttS.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/0QoLttS.jpg) - Screenshot of a table from somewhere of private trackers and their sign-up requirements.
- [AcrossTheTasman](https://acrossthetasman.com/forum.php) - A tracker for movies, games and more.
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- [dlb.to](https://dlb.to/) - Indexer for various Warez websites and material.
- [Darli](http://tracker.darli.net) - (HDS) - Our open torrent tracker is available for everyone. Use where necessary.
- [DIGBT](https://www.digbt.org/) - DIGBT is a DHT torrent search engine.
- [ETTV](https://www.ettvdl.com/) - ETTV is a torrent site specific for movie torrents.
- [ETTV](https://www.ettv.tv/) - A torrent site specific for movie torrents.
- [ETTV.be](https://www.ettv.be/) - Mirror
- [ExtraMovies](http://extramovies.casa/) - Small size Movies or up to 1080p.
- [g4u](https://g4u.me/) - Movies, TV Shows & Games.
- [GaOQing](https://gaoqing.fm/) - (CN _insecure_) - Porn, movies, tv-shows, documentations, you name it!.
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- [Seedbox Guide](https://seedboxgui.de/) - Comparison tool to help you find the best fitting Seedbox.
- [swizzin](https://swizzin.ltd/) - A light, modular package management suite for media-oriented servers.
- [usenet-docker](https://github.com/justinhamlett/usenet-docker) - Docker-compose configuration for Sabnzbd, CouchPotato, Plex, Sonarr, Plexpy, Nzbhydra, Muximux, Radarr, NZBGet and Ombi with a Nginx proxy.
- [Webtor](https://anonym.to/?https://webtor.io/) - Watch torrents online.
- [JSTorrent](https://anonym.to/?https://www.jstorrent.com/) - Chrome WebTorrent Client.
- [bitford](https://anonym.to/?https://github.com/astro/bitford) - Open Source WebTorrent Client for Chrome.
- [Magnet Player](https://anonym.to/?https://ferrolho.github.io/magnet-player/) - Stream Torrents via Browser.
- [zbigz](https://anonym.to/?https://zbigz.com/) - Anonymous file downloads.
- [Torrents Time](https://anonym.to/?https://torrents-time.com/)
- [TorrentSafe](https://anonym.to/?https://www.torrentsafe.com/)
### Web-based Cloud Seedboxes

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- [Usenet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet) - Usenet is a worldwide distributed discussion system available on computers.
- [Usenet newsgroup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet_newsgroup) - A Usenet newsgroup is a repository usually within the Usenet system, for messages posted from many users in different locations using the Internet.
- [r/Usenet](https://www.reddit.com/r/Usenet) - A thriving community dedicated to helping users old and new understand and use Usenet.
- [Getting started with usenet - /r/usenet wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/wiki/index)
- [r/UsenetInvites](https://www.reddit.com/r/UsenetInvites) - Requests and offers for Usenet indexers.
- [NZBLINK](https://nzblnk.info/) - The NZBLNK™ URI scheme defines the format of NZBLNK™ links to identify binary Usenet content and supplies some extra information to handle that content correct (similar to magnet links, but for NZBs).
- [Usenet-Uploaders](https://github.com/animetosho/Nyuu/wiki/Usenet-Uploaders) - Table of applications for uploading content to Usenet.

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home: true
heroText: Piracy Wiki
footer: PIRACY IS ILLEGAL
tags:
- guide
- help
- getting
- started
- how to
- why to
- what is
---
## About
This is a Wiki for piracy related topics. Very similar to [r/piracy/wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/piracy/wiki) but better organised. This wiki centralises the information already available but scattered across the internet.
This is basically a port of [Raven](https://maximousblk.github.io/raven). It was a "blog" that reached its end-of-life before it was even completed just because I was a jerk and didn't make proper credits system for it.
## Pages
- [Frequently Asked Questions](/wiki/faq)
- [Piracy 101](/wiki/piracy-101)
- [Why would you pirate?](/wiki/why-pirate)
- [How to Stay Anonymous While Pirating?](/wiki/anonymity)
- [Choosing the Right VPN](/wiki/right-vpn)
- [Why to get a seedbox?](/wiki/why-seedbox)
- [How to Maintain a Better Ratio?](/wiki/better-ratio)
- [Movies and TV Shows Release Names](/wiki/movie-and-tv-release-names)
- [Who is The Scene?](/wiki/scene)

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sidebar: auto
permalink: /wiki/anonymity
tags:
- guide
- help
- getting
- started
- how to
- what is
- privacy
---
# How to Stay Anonymous While Pirating?
Let's get this straight, there is NO way to prevent yourself from being tracked, but these methods should protect you from most anti-piracy organizations as most don't have the legal/technical infrastructure to pursue past things such as VPNs.
## Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN, or a Virtual Private Network, is a way of cloaking your IP and encrypting all of your internet traffic so your Internet Service Provider and snoopers at coffeeshops can't see what you do online.
Many people regard VPNs as an excellent, and easy way of protecting yourself, especially on public trackers such as 1337x, The Pirate Bay and RarBG. In some cases, they also allow you to bypass ISP throttling for torrents.
While getting a VPN subscription, you should check for if the service:
- Does NOT keep logs for any of the user activities.
- DMCA notices are handled if your favour.
- Their physical servers are located in countries that compliment piracy.
Generally, you wanna select a server from a country with no copyright laws or the ones who don't care.
A list of countries without or "inactive" copyright laws:
- San Marino
- Iran
- Iraq
- Afghanistan
- Somalia
- Laos
- Yemen
- Ethiopia
- Bhutan
Some countries where piracy is on a wide enough scale don't care either. Generally countries such as China, India and United Arab Emirates.
Here's a short list of VPN providers who "claim" to abide by these statements.
- [Nord VPN](https://nordvpn.com/)
- [Private Internet Access (PIA)](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/)
- [Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/)
- [Proton VPN](https://protonvpn.com/)
- [Tunnel Bear](https://www.tunnelbear.com/)
You can also run your own VPN for using a cheap VPS and openVPN. You can also use it for other things such as running a very small seedbox or web seed, or a bittorrent tracker. The problem with this is that if you use legitimate details, the VPN could be traced back to you, but that's the same with VPNs that use a dedicated IP address who will cut you off, but using a shared IP address could mean a couple of software conflicts.
Do NOT use super cheap or free VPN because they datamine/keep logs.
**\*Incident:** [Topiary (Lulzsec), an international hacker, who was caught due to HideMyAss.](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/09/lulzsec-hacker-exposed-service-he-thought-would-hide-him/337545/)\*
You will likely be caught if you choose a VPN provider that keeps logs and are under constant pressure from anti-piracy organizations.
## SeedBoxes
Seedboxes are basically machines on high speed connections that can download at super high speeds. Most of these "boxes" are dedicated servers that are already set up. They don't take much effort to setup and come with lots of space at an adorable price, also allowing you to setup OpenVPN if you want at the same price.
As a bonus, Seedboxes have the extra space, speed and isolation that you might need. Seedboxes make ratio-keeping much easier on private trackers and allow you to download at lightning fast speeds.
Using a Seedbox provider could, at it's discretion and jurisdiction, could release your details if you are traced back by them.
### Private Trackers
Exclusive private trackers often are faster, better and allow you to find torrents that aren't publicly available like little-known video games and movies.
You do however, have to keep a good ratio, and if you only leech... Good luck. In order to keep a good ratio, a seedbox or a fast and fat internet connection is generally required.
You also need an invite or you need to signup during open registration. r/trackers and r/opensignups are your friend as well as Google.
Some Private trackers sell your information, so use a fake persona whenever possible.
There is always the chance that a tracker is fake, or anti-piracy organizations have already infiltrated the website. Still take caution do your research.
### Usenet
If you are willing to pay for a file sharings service on high speed connections that will max out your connection, Usenet is a good choice. These servers are anonymous and are not actively being watched by anti-piracy organizations,
### I2P
In short: I2P is a free, open-source, decentralized, anonymous darknet.
VPNs, seedboxes, private trackers and the like have one thing in common: the security they provide is mostly based on trust and obscurity. There are anonymization networks that do not rely on trust but rather on their technical architecture to provide anonymity to their users.
Your data is sent through multiple other computers running I2P (called I2P routers) before it reaches its final destination. Because the information is encrypted from end to end, no one will be able to see what you are sending, nor will they be able to tell what the source of the data or the destination is.
I2P already has a small but active torrent traffic. At the moment, you will not find the same amount of content as on the clearnet, but that of course will increase when the I2P torrent user base grows.
It should be noted that I2P is considerably slower than clearnet torrents. If you're all about speed, I2P probably isn't for you. But if you agree that trading off some amount of speed for a highly secure and anonymous way of filesharing is worth doing, then you should definitely give I2P a try!
### Guerrilla Tactics
Downloading using Open Wifi connections, hacked WEP connections and Coffee shops are somewhat, less orthodox ways of downloading without being caught. Though it's somewhat unethical.
Its possible to be caught if it is a honeypot dropper point, but it's extremely unlikely.
### Conclusion
All else goes by the piracy 101 and basic internet reasoning. Again, do NOT use TOR, peerblock or Ultrasurf. These tools are meant for threatened journalists, anonymous free speech and whistleblowing, not so you can download the latest version of Photoshop.

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# How to Maintain a Better Ratio?
A good tracker requires you to upload or seed what you download so that the availability never goes down. There are many ways to keep a good ratio.
## Hop-on Early
Once a torrent has a ratio of more seeders to leechers it can often be difficult to get a decent upload speed. Going through your tracker's recently uploaded list, try to find a torrent that has a high number of initial leechers (or possibly one that could be popular), start downloading and you should be uploading instantly.
This method is generally more effective with a fast internet connection or a seedbox as with a slower connection you may not be able to upload a substantial amount before it has an abundance of seeders
Note that this won't work if your tracker has a quarantine period or "waiting time" where new users are forced to wait a certain time before they're allowed to download files.
## Port Forwarding
Port forwarding is key to enabling other users to connect to you in order for you to upload. By forwarding ports you give easier access to the data that you have downloaded and connects you to your peers. Port forwarding is a simple process, but varies depending on your computers and routers settings.
Suggested ports range from 49152 to 65534 to avoid program issues and remember to change your torrent client's configuration to the forwarded port.
## Cross Seeding
Cross Seeding involves re-seeding already downloaded data. By either downloading an identical file from another source like a tracker that you already have a high ratio on) or obtaining it locally you can use already obtained data to seed to another identical torrent which only tracks upload bandwidth as nothing was effectively 'downloaded'.
Don't forget to check your tracker's rules, some forbid this method and may lead to a ban. Also, identical is key here, if it's not the same it won't be recognized and you won't be able to upload.
## Use a Seedbox
A Seedbox is a private dedicated server which is used for downloading and uploading data, using a remote torrent client. Seedboxes download and upload the data on their own servers, generally at speeds of 100Mbit/s or higher. By using Seedbox's in conjunction with early torrenting, the data will be downloaded at high-end speeds and uploaded tenfold. Data is then stored on the servers which can then be downloaded through an FTP server.
## Check Your Tracker's Rules
Getting a decent ratio isn't always hard or bandwidth consuming. By checking your trackers rules, you may find that some have a 'timing' rule. What this means is by staying on a torrent and attempting to seed you will after a certain amount of time be given the remaining upload data just for the dedication of staying on the torrent. Most high-end trackers have this or a similar feature so make sure to update yourself on the rules.
## Throttle
Throttling is the means in which you change the configuration of your torrent client to only download at the same speed you upload. This guarantees a ratio of greater than one is kept, but is only recommended if a decent internet connection is available or you are at risk of having your account disabled.
## Partial Downloading
Partial downloading consists of downloading only a certain number of files from a multi-file torrent and uploading. By changing the priorities on the files located within a torrent, specified downloads can be 'skipped'. Doing so, only minimal amounts are downloaded and uploading is prioritized.
Be sure to check your torrents rules, as this method can get you a warning or even a ban.
## FreeLeech
Freeleech torrents can be found on most trackers. A torrent (or in cases entire sites) may be specified as 'freeleech' for a certain time, sometimes permanently, and any data downloaded does not count towards usage, but uploading does in most cases.
## Conclusion
It's really important to thoroughly go through your tracker's rules to make sure you don't get your account disabled or banned.

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# Frequently Asked Questions
This is a slightly edited version the [r/piracy faq page](https://www.reddit.com/r/piracy/wiki/faq).
## General questions
> What are some Preliminary measures to take to avoid running malware-infected files (in regards to non-software)
[Browsing and downloading guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/browsing_and_downloading_guide)
> [How do I download and activate windows 10 (including LTSC/LTSB)? How do I upgrade to windows 10 from a prior pirated windows version?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/win10upgrade_activation)
> Can I receive updates on my now-activated windows 10 PC as normal? Will it break the activation?
Yes you can and it won't break the activation.
> I want to disable updates just in case, how do I do this?
Don't do this. You need security updates.
> I have Win 10 Home. How do I upgrade to the Pro version?
Simply use [hwidgen](https://reddit.com/r/piracy/wiki/megathread/tools)'s `license switch` function: <https://i.imgur.com/lmjLOtq.jpg>
> [What is a private tracker and how do I get started? Benefits of private trackers, etc.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/guides/private_trackers)
> [What is usenet and how do I get started? - /r/usenet wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/wiki/index)
> What is "The Scene" and where do they upload their releases? e.g. Groups such as (Movies & TV) SPARKS, AMIABLE, PSYCHD, ROVERS, GECKOS, VENUE, LOST, SHORTBREHD, etc. (Games) CODEX, SKIDROW, CPY, RELOADED, etc.
They upload to private FTPs. You will never have access to them.
- [Short, concise, and simplistic explanation of what "The Scene" is](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/32isgo/noobpirate_what_is_a_scene_cracktorrent/) - Reddit thread
- [What is the difference between "The Scene" and p2p?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/b0c0ns/difference_between_the_scene_and_p2p/) - Reddit thread. Outdated, but the idea is the same.
- [Warez Scene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warez_scene) - Wikipedia
> What are services like All-Debrid, premiumizeMe, real-debrid used for?
As a standalone service, they will download things for you to later download from them at full speed. They are useful for file hosts which limit your download speeds unless you subscribe to their service. It can be used with torrents too, so their servers will do the downloading to prevent your IP from ever hitting the torrent swarm (which is the cause of copyright infringement complaints). You then download the content from their servers directly.
They keep the downloads in their servers for a while, for as long as people are trying to grab content from a particular link. So in conjunction with streaming apps that support real debrid, it works as a caching service, so that you can stream the popular links at full speed from real debrid as opposed to streaming directly from the slow file hosts.
## Legal Questions
_The following is not meant to be an in-depth explanation of the logistics involved in relationships between internet service providers and copyright parties, but rather a simple overview of answers to common inquiries regarding piracy and the importance of privacy._
> Will I receive a letter/complaint from my ISP for downloading `X` or browsing a pirate site?
Browsing a pirate website will not get you in any sort of trouble by your ISP.
In regards to downloading, it depends on the country in which you live, but this guide is mainly intended for USA/Canada-based users since that is reddit's primary userbase. Countries like Germany will hit you with a sizeable fine if you are caught pirating, so stay away from torrents completely if you live there.
If you are downloading via torrents (ie. Torrenting, through the use of a bittorrent client or other torrent-based application like Popcorn Time, or Showbox -- To disable torrent functionality from Showbox, look through its settings), then yes, you will be caught. Being part of a torrent swarm at all means you are at risk of getting a copyright notice.
Otherwise, downloading through other means, such as direct downloads/DDL (which would be done directly via your browser), would not get you caught. DDL is a blanket term used for any sort of direct connection between you and a single other server. Such transfers could take the form of HTTP, FTP, etc.
Downloading a `.torrent` file does not classify as torrenting. Browsing a torrent site also will not trigger complaints from your ISP. Continue reading below for an explanation.
> How does my ISP know what I am downloading?
ISPs are not the ones who monitor your downloading habits for the purpose of punishing you -- An ISP would not have any stake in trying to bust their users for acts of piracy on their own accord. If an ISP cared about your piracy habits, they would simply block access to pirate websites instead of constantly monitoring their users for acts of piracy. The blame lies with copyright trolls, parties that monitor the distribution of copyrighted material and use "mass copyright litigation to extract settlements from individuals". The only type of piracy that these groups can monitor are torrents since the technology is inherently open -- a torrent tracker will broadcast the IPs of the peers who are present in that swarm to the other peers, as a means of reporting which pieces of the file(s) each peer has for the purpose of distribution (ie. user A has piece `x` and user B is missing piece `x`, therefore user A will now upload to user B). As a result, copyright trolls can easily join a swarm and log all of the IPs present in that swarm. These groups will then complain to the ISPs who own the IPs they logged, and in turn, the ISPs are expected forward the complaint to the account holder but in most cases, the ISP is not obligated to share the personal details of the account holder to the copyright protection group and will only forward their complaints and threaten to shut off your internet, while other times they merely serve as an educational warning. In some countries, like Germany, you are liable to be fined a hefty sum of money for copyright infringement.
When you download from a web server, on which the only peers involved are you and the server (as opposed to torrenting, where there are many peers), then only you and the server operator will know what is being downloaded if the server is SSL encrypted (when visiting a webpage, SSL encryption is denoted by https in the URL, as opposed to just http). If your connection to the server is not SSL encrypted, then your ISP can easily know what is being downloaded. They won't do this, however, as they have no reason to, ISPs are not responsible for monitoring the downloading of pirated material.
> Am I less likely to receive a copyright complaint from my ISP if I don't upload?
The "uploading is illegal, downloading is not" reasoning most people give for why only torrents get you caught is a myth. Downloading copyrighted content is still illegal, though uploading (sharing) of copyrighted content is a more serious act. However, this doesn't mean that uploading is the sole culprit in receiving complaints from your ISP -- joining a torrent swarm at all will mean that your IP is liable to be logged and reported by copyright trolls. Even if uploading was the sole culprit for receiving copyright complaints, setting a ratio limit of 0 in your torrent client would do nothing to prevent copyright complaints, since torrents will naturally attempt to upload to other peers at any point during the download process and no torrent client in existence allows users to limit their upload speed to 0. If DDLs could be as easily monitored as torrent swarms, you would be getting copyright infringement complaints concerning their use as well.
> How can I avoid getting copyright infringement complaints?
You have several options:
- If you're going to download via torrents, use a VPN. A VPN creates a secure network connection over a public network such as the internet and encrypts your traffic. Your ISP will continue to know that you are consuming bandwidth, but to their eyes, your traffic will be encrypted. Your real IP will be hidden, so any server/network you connect to will only see your VPN's assigned IP address. A paid VPN is recommended, as there are no good free ones -- such free VPNs will likely collect data from you, be too slow to bother with, or do not allow torrent traffic in the first place. Many VPNs can be as cheap as 3 USD/month, if you buy in bulk.
VPNs are not infallible, however, as your connection to them may sometimes fail. That is why some VPN providers offer a 'killswitch' function, which will disable all network activity on your computer if your connection to the VPN drops. If your VPN provider does not offer such functionality, you may consider switching to a torrent client that offers an in-built killswitch, like qBittorrent [(Here is a guide on how to accomplish this)](https://www.ghacks.net/2016/03/23/qbittorrent-block-transfers-vpn-disconnect/).
**Note:**
1. Also keep in mind that some websites will throw a fit if you are connected to a VPN. Connecting to netflix will fail if you are behind a VPN; your banking institutions, including paypal, will raise a flag on your account and likely lock it due to suspicious login activity.
2. qBitorrent has a setting called anonymous mode. It can cause many connectivity issues, essentially killing your ability to connect to peers: [[Reddit thread] qBittorrent has a "Anonymous Mode" ... Is this at a beneficial if I'm already using a VPN?](https://web.archive.org/web/20140128050529/http://www.reddit.com/r/torrents/comments/1vqt9b/qbittorrent_has_a_anonymous_mode_which_as_i)
3. Many torrent clients offer a `force encryption` option. This does not hide your IP from the torrent swarm. It only attempts to mask your torrenting activity from your ISP, such that they do not become aware that you are transferring data through torrents. This setting aims to prevent ISPs from throttling your torrent transfers. Your IP will still be entered into the swarm, and any anti-piracy suit who chooses to enter the swarm can do so easily and log all other IPs present. It is not a substitute for a VPN.
- Rent a seedbox. A seedbox is a remote server that is set up with torrenting in mind -- the server will handle all torrenting so your own IP will never have a chance of entering any torrent swarm. Once the server completes the torrent, you can download the content to your own computer through FTP or HTTP(S), both different types of direct downloads. It is extremely unlikely for your ISP to monitor your FTP transfers. Regardless, your seedbox provider should offer SSH access (your data transfers will be encrypted) if you are worried about your ISP snooping in on your data transfers.
- Using a private tracker in conjunction with either of the above solutions is also advised. Copyright trolls go after low hanging fruit such as public trackers (thepiratebay, extratorrent, rarbg), which have millions of daily users and are therefore the prime target. By using a private tracker you are diminishing the likelihood of receiving an infringement letter, however, it is still not impossible.
- Download using DDL (direct download) methods. DDL is a blanket term used for any sort of direct connection between you and a single other server. Such transfers could take the form of HTTP, ftp, etc.
- Download from usenet. Check the [/r/usenet wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/wiki) for more info. Usenet is especially great for Movie and TV content and many usenet providers will provide SSL-encrypted downloads, allowing for greater peace of mind.
For more information on VPNs, seedboxes, and private trackers, check out the following resources:
- [Discussion: Seedbox vs VPN?](https://www.reddit.com/r/TechnologyProTips/search?q=seedbox+vs+vpn&sort=relevance&t=all)
> I just got a letter/email from my ISP about copyright infringement, what happens now?
The repercussions for pirating content vary by country. What may just be a mere *educational warning* in one country, may lead to the suspension/termination of your internet service in another country. Your ISP may have outlined the repercussions in the letter/email you received. As an example, the UK-based ISPs, Sky and Virgin, deliver educational emails to copyright violators. Virgin is ambiguous about repurcissions whereas Sky has explicitly mentioned that violations will not result in service suspension. US-based ISPs are also likely to terminate your service if you get too many repeated complaints for copyright infringement -- [the number of warnings before termination of service is supposedly 6.](https://sg.news.yahoo.com/six-strikes-explained-us-readies-piracy-warning-system-145127585.html) For more information regarding repercussions, your letter/email most likely states it, if not, refer to your ISP's ToS.
Furthermore, you shouldn't worry about being prosecuted for downloading pirated material. When people speak of being prosecuted for distribution of copyrighted content, they refer to the parties that make the pirated material available to begin with, such as streaming/torrent/pirate site operators. There are cases where the average joe can get into legal trouble for distribution, and those are cases that are referred to as example cases. One such case would be streaming pirated material to your fanbase on twitch, where people know your face and likely know your full real name, and copyright holders would want to prosecute these personalities to make an example out of them. Simple, every-day acts of piracy are not prosecuted, as they do not have any worth to the copyright holders, example-wise or monetary-wise (they would lose more money in lawyer fees than they'd get from you in a settlement).
The typical response to a copyright infringement letter is to just ignore it, move on with your day and follow the above advice on preventing further notices. If your internet has been shut down by your ISP, call them and ask what you can do to restore service, but never admit fault. Again, keep in mind that different countries will have different laws regarding what the punishment should be. Certain countries like Germany will hit you with a sizable fine for copyright infringement. [Read this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/fbf5so/fine_for_downloading_movie/) if you live in Germany and have received a fine.
> I got caught pirating and my ISP has instructed me to delete the pirated material from my hard drive. Should I?
No, you don't need to. Your ISP cannot tell what's on your hard drive or not. As long as you follow the above advice on preventing further copyright infringement notices, you should be all set.
> What VPN should I get?
A paid VPN is recommended, as there are no good free ones that allow torrent traffic, not to mention that most will mine data from you for marketing purposes. You should seek a VPN that does not store connection and usage logs. Within this subreddit and Reddit as a whole, you will find aggressive VPN marketing tactics by nearly all top popular VPN services. Do your own research. You will often encounter the suggestion to visit [That One Privacy Site](https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/). Do not rely blindly on the chart and look up each individual VPN's ToS. Many VPNs offer trials and refunds, use these to your benefit when determining which VPN best suits your needs. Below are some good research material to start with:
- <https://torrentfreak.com/vpn-anonymous-review-160220/>
- <https://www.reddit.com/r/VPN/wiki/index>
- <https://www.reddit.com/r/Privacy/wiki/index>
- <https://www.eff.org/issues/copyright-trolls>
- <http://help.bittorrent.com/customer/portal/articles/178790-the-basics-of-bittorrent>
> [How to stay Anonymous](https://www.removeddit.com/r/torrents/comments/whg1n/how_to_stay_anonymous_a_guide/)
## Torrenting and VPN questions
> Which free VPN service is recommended for downloading torrents?
None. Free VPNs are likely to collect data from you for marketing purposes, be too slow to bother with, or do not allow torrent traffic in the first place. It's recommended to purchase a subscription of a VPN service - many can be as cheap as 3 USD/month, if you buy in bulk.
> How can I access websites that my ISP is blocking?
Some ISPs simply do blocking at the DNS level, so you'll need to change your DNS settings in your router's configuration. Some DNS services you can use are [Cloudflare](https://blog.cloudflare.com/announcing-1111/), [openDNS](https://www.opendns.com/), [DNS-Watch](https://dns.watch/). Google how to change your DNS settings for your specific router model (or simply brand, as their WEB GUIs don't typically change all that much between revisions). Enter the IPs that your new chosen DNS service provided you.
If changing your DNS service provider did not work, then you may use a VPN. [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn) is a good, free, and privacy-oriented VPN service provider that you can use to access blocked sites.
> My torrent download speeds are hecking slow or stalled even though the torrent site is reporting a ton of seeders for that torrent. What do?
As a preliminary measure, check the website you got the torrent file from to see how many peers are in the swarm. If there is an equal amount of peers, or greater amount of peers, than seeders, it's only natural that your download speeds will be slow. You'll have to wait it out. If your torrent is stalled, right click on it and choose to re-announce yourself to the swarm.
Add [more trackers](https://github.com/ngosang/trackerslist/blob/master/trackers_best.txt) to your torrent. This will give you a chance to gain a larger swarm of peers/seeds who are sharing the same torrent.
Make sure you are connectable. In your torrent client's settings, find the setting listing the port that it uses for "incoming connections". Change the port number to one in [the range of 49152 - 65535](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers#Dynamic,_private_or_ephemeral_ports). Visit this [site](https://www.canyouseeme.org/) and enter the port number you changed it to and it'll tell you if you are reachable or not. If it shows you are not reachable, you'll need to whitelist the port number in your [windows firewall settings](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/how-to-open-firewall-ports-in-windows-10,36451.html) and in your router settings. You'll need to google how to accomplish this, as it will depend on your router's model/brand.
If you are using a VPN, make sure you are using a VPN service that allows port forwarding. If they allow port forwarding, they will allow you to enable port forwarding via their control panel, either on their website or directly through their app. Choose to open a port from their control panel, and then change your torrent client's port for incoming connections to match that same port number. That should be it - You won't need to mess with your firewall or router settings afterwards.
## Downloading from websites
> How do I download audio/video from streaming websites like youtube? (Does not work with Premium Youtube Videos, as these are protected by Widevine DRM. No public tools available to decrypt the streams.)
With [Youtube-DL](https://ytdl-org.github.io/youtube-dl/index.html) (open-source command-line tool). Alternatively, you can use [Youtube-DLG.](https://mrs0m30n3.github.io/youtube-dl-gui/), which is a GUI for Youtube-DL
[JDownloader2](http://jdownloader.org/jdownloader2) also works well. Also allows you to add your login credentials in order to access premium-only content that your account has access to.
[Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/download.html) will do the job as well, though it is a premium application. Also allows you to add your login credentials in order to access premium-only content that your account has access to. Use the free trial, then when the trial is nearing its end, simply reset the trial [with this.](https://github.com/J2TEAM/idm-trial-reset)
You may also try out Video Download Helper extensions for your browser.
> How the heck do I use or install Youtube-DL?
[Guide](https://jcutrer.com/howto/how-to-install-youtube-dl-the-easy-way) on how to install it.
[List of commands](https://www.ostechnix.com/youtube-dl-tutorial-with-examples-for-beginners/) available with Youtube-DL.
[Example of use](https://streamable.com/p6152): type `cmd` into the navigation bar of windows explorer to open a terminal. If you have a video that needs a login to access, youtube-dl supports adding your credentials and uses your login to grab the video stream. Example usage: `youtube-dl -u "myusername" -p "mypassword" "myvideoURL"`
If using the `-u` and `-p` flags won't work for you, you can always input your cookies, which will contain your login session, for youtube-dl to use to download the content. Download the browser extension "cookies.txt", which will download your cookies (firefox link [here](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cookies-txt/), chrome link [here](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cookiestxt/njabckikapfpffapmjgojcnbfjonfjfg)). Then use the `--cookies` flag to pass in the downloaded cookies file to youtube-dl. Usage: `youtube-dl --cookies "/path/to/cookies" "myvideoURL"`
> How do I download from spotify?
You can't. There aren't any tools that can download the unencrypted spotify streams. The best method is to convert your Spotify playlist to a Deezer playlist, then download that via [Deezloader](https://www.reddit.com/r/DeezloadersIsBack). More sites/tools for music available in the [megathread](https://reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/megathread/music).
> How Do I download from streaming sites such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc?
You don't. The methods detailed above won't work on paid streaming sites such as netflix, hulu, disney+, etc. due to their implementation of the Widevine DRM to encrypt the video stream. Scene groups and p2p groups have obtained methods to crack Widevine-protected streams, but they are kept internal to these groups, due to the fact that public disclosure of these methods would cause the exploits to be patched.
> How do I download video from pan baidu?
<https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/auhyxk/how_do_i_download_from_panbaidu/eovyg8g/?context=33>
## Movies & TV
> [Breakdown of video naming conventions, bitrate and quality. Also covered: converting mkv to mp4](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/guides/video_quality_and_types_of_releases)
Related questions:
Why do file sizes of videos with the same resolution vary so much?
Which release do I get? Which is better?
> Why do some of my downloads have dull/darkened/washed out colors?
You downloaded a video with HDR metadata. You need an HDR-capable display to play it back properly, else you'll have to use a tone-mapping software such as madVR with a video player such as [MPC](https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc). [MPV](https://mpv.io/) includes tone-mapping by default.
> How long does it take for new movies to release on torrent sites in HD?
About 3 months following the theater date. Check <https://www.dvdsreleasedates.com/> for the digital release. The blu-ray/DVD follows 2 weeks later, but is usually leaked up to 2 weeks early from somewhere in the production chain, coinciding with the digital release. It is extremely rare for the digital to get leaked, so for all intents and purposes, the official digital release date *is* the pirate release date.
Some movies get an official early release in South Korea (typically 1-1.5 months following the theater release), offered as pay-per-view in hotels in mini personal theaters where they get screencapped. These are referred to as "Korsubs", due to the hardcoded korean subtitles, though the quality can be pretty bad. Further reading: [[Reddit Thread] Where do KorSubbed rips come from?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/dvznas/where_does_the_korsub_rips_come_from/)
During the holiday season (Nov/Dec), [Screeners](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screener_(promotional)>) get sent out to a select jury, which will be comprised of Academy members/critics, who are expected to review them and vote on the films that excel at specific categories. The recipients of these screeners will typically rip and send their copy of the screener to select pirate groups who will take charge in removing any and all embedded invisible watermarks in the video and release it publicly. These releases are also not very high quality.
Other forms of early releases come in the shape of CAM or TELESYNC releases. These are not high quality at all -- the telesync releases usually appearing on torrent sites are mislabeled and are simply cams. These are simply theater screens recorded with a mobile camera and are of terrible quality. These types of recordings come with a good deal of risk, however, so people only bother with movies that are in high demand, such that they can make money selling access or by plastering advertisements on the recording. New cam releases are typically found on general trackers, such as [1337x.to](https://1337x.to/).
> How long does it take for TV episodes to become available to pirate?
Depends on the popularity, ease of access, workload of the first person who gets it, fucks he gives about it, etc.
There is no way of telling when a show is released after it airs. Sometimes it's a couple hours or days, sometimes it's 5 minutes after it airs.
> Poem by [/u/d3str0yer](https://www.reddit.com/u/d3str0yer)
## Games
> Will I get banned from steam/origin/uplay/epic if i play a pirated game? No.
Related: Will I get banned from steam if I use the "Add a non-steam game to my library" function to add a pirated game? No.
> Are the game sites linked in the [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/megathread) safe?
If you use general trackers that allow user uploading, you'll have to be careful, especially more so if you use a torrent search engine which will list as many publicly distributed torrent as possible. Otherwise, if you use the dedicated game websites listed under `Games`, then yes, they're safe. But that's exactly what a malware distributor would say...
> My game downloads are being flagged as malware by my antivirus.
That is the nature of cracked files. Not to say that you should trust every loon in a youtube video that says "it's a false positive, go ahead and install", but the sites listed in the [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/megathread) listed under the `Games` section are safe to use as proper game cracks will yield few generic detections. If you have an adblocker and used the proper download link, you should be good to go. Browsing pirate sites without an adblocker will just yield adverts posing as download buttons, which will yield virus-infected downloads, so make sure you're not just clicking on the most vibrant-looking link.
> Fitgirl is packed with ViRuSes!?
Read above, [fitgirl's site](http://fitgirl-repacks.site/) is safe to use.
> Fitgirl's repacks are taking a hecking long time to install. Why?
Fitgirl's repacks are extremely compressed, so they'll take a long time to decompress and will take several hours to install, even on a beefy system. They are intended for people with *very* slow or data-capped internet, in order to give them a chance to download a game in a timely manner or without blowing through their data cap. If you have a strong internet connection, you should be opting to download the original scene releases rather than her repacks.
> How do I install a "cracked" game/software? I installed it but when I run it, the store page just pops up.
If your download yielded a set of rar files in parts (in a sequence of `.r00`, `.r01`, `.r02`, etc.), then simply find the non-numbered `.rar` file, right click on it, and click extract here. Example image: <https://i.imgur.com/WhaFCSu.jpg>. It will automatically extract and combine the data from all the other parts and yield a `.iso` file.
Installing from the`.iso` file requires you to "mount" it onto your system as a virtual disc. Windows 10 has this functionality built-in. Just right click on the `.iso` file, select properties, then choose to change the program that handles `.iso` files. Choose Windows Explorer, then just click OK.
After setting Windows Explorer as the default program for `.iso` files, simply double click on the `.iso` file to mount it. It will take you to the folder structure contained inside the `.iso` file, then just run the setup `.exe` file to install the game.
Default installations are usually for the base game without a crack, so you'll need to take steps to patch the game files with the crack files post-installation. Read below.
Codex installers will tend to be one-click installs and will have a checkbox that says `move patch files to installation directory`, so make sure that box is checked - that's all there is to it, the game will be cracked once the installation finishes (if you checked the aforementioned checkbox). Otherwise, read the `readme` file included in your download. It's usually an `.nfo` file, but they are just text files, just right click on it and choose edit to open it.
If for some strange reason there is no readme file, the common method for games is to just copy and paste the patch/crack files included with your download, to your game's installation folder under `C:\Program Files` or `C:\Program Files (x86)`. The crack files may sometimes be contained in a non-descript folder, usually just named after the release group, eg. `CODEX`.
> Can I transfer the save files from my cracked game install to my soon-to-be-purchased game install?
In some cases, save files that are sourced from an older version of a game may not work on a newer version, and since pirated games tend to be running on the version that the game originally released on, this may be the case for you. Otherwise, you just need to google what the save location is for your game. Naturally, you will find answers regarding the purchased version of the game, but you only need to find the save file's name and file extension. Afterwards, just install [Everything](https://www.voidtools.com/), a file indexer and browser program, to instantly search through your entire filesystem (upon install, you may have to wait a bit for it to index all your files). Then just search for the file extension to see where the save file might be in your system (since pirated game installs may store save files elsewhere than the legitimate version). To search for a file extension, type `*.extension`, depending on what the extension is for your game's save files.
> How can I play co-cop (LAN-play) with a friend of mine?
If the game does not use Steam Connect to find LAN players, you can use software such as [ZeroTier](https://www.zerotier.com/) or [PlayHide](https://playhide.eu/) to set up a self-hosted VPN solution for your friend to join and be able to see you in the game's co-op listing.

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# Movies and TV Shows Release Names
Pirated movie release types vary wildly in rarity and quality due to the different sources and methods used for acquiring the video content and time frame of normal release. The sources for pirated copies have often changed with time in response to technology or anti-piracy measures.
Quality can very from grainy and unwatchable to high definition. You will see these types in the name of the file you are downloading, giving you the background on it.
There are various acronyms that are used in release names, but they all follow a similar format.
```
Title.Of.The.Movie.YEAR.Source.Codec-GROUP
```
**Group:** The name of the group who created/distributed the release.
**Codec:** Will indicate what the codec is of the main stream of each type.
```
Title.Of.The.Movie.2001.BluRay.DD5.1.x264-GROUP
```
The above example indicates that the audio track (or main audio track, if it has multiple) is encoded in Dolby Digital (AC3) with 5.1 channels, and the video has been encoded with the x264 encoder to H264/AVC.
## Containers
A ‘container’ commonly known as _file format_ is the name for the small wrapper that contains video data and codec data. It can be identified by its file extension. MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, and WEBM to name a few.
MKV is generally what you will be looking for as it can hold many kinds of video, audio, and subtitles, including all the ones listed.
## Codecs
A ‘codec’ is a specification on how to convert from raw data to images on a screen. When a video file is stored, there is a specific codec that converts that data into what you see.
Video files that use a specific codec are said to be ‘encoded’ using that codec.
Some codecs are better than others in the sense that they can get more quality using fewer bits (smaller filesizes) than others.
**Some of the popular codecs:**
### XVID
Xvid isn’t actually a codec, it’s a program that encodes videos. The name for the codec it uses is MPEG-4 ASP, but that never stuck. Quality-wise, it was OK for it’s time (2001!), but doesn’t hold up against modern codecs. Usually contained in AVI containers.
### H.264
Also called MPEG-4 AVC, this codec is used everywhere, basically. Usually contained in MP4, if not MKV.
### H.265
Also known as HEVC. It is the successor to H264 and it aims to reduce filesizes by up to 50% compared to H264, though this number is not a blanket figure to be applied to every single scenario. H265 is more effective at higher resolutions, so the 50% figure might be applicable to 4K, though the savings can still be considerable at 1080p and 720p.
Many people choose to download small-sized H265 content that would otherwise be too blurry on H264. Though H264 still reigns supreme at higher bitrates, as x265 (the encoding tool used to create H265 video) is still not as mature as x264, which is why many quality-oriented private trackers still maintain a higher focus on x264-encoded content. Some 1080p Blu-Rays and all 4K Blu-Rays use this codec.
Usually contained in MP4, if not MKV.
## Resolusions
Resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image or a single frame of a video file. It is usually expressed in the form 'WIDTHxHEIGHT'.
Most televisions are ‘Full HD’, which means 1920x1080. ‘UHD’, on the other hand, is twice the width and height to make 3840x2160. Most individuals and companies call this specific resolution ‘4K’.
Additionally, resolution can be expressed as the height of the image followed by a ‘p’. 1920x1080 becomes 1080p, 3840x2160 (4K) becomes 2160p. This can be a very loose definition, however, as movies that are produced at a wider aspect ratio will be called 1080p, yet will have a resolution 1920x800.
## Bitrate
The term ‘bitrate’ refers to the number of bits (ones and zeros) per second for a video or audio file. This number directly affects both quality and filesize. A video file with a high bitrate will result in a larger filesize than one with a low bitrate (assuming equal runtime), and will be more detailed. How much of this detail you see will be dependent upon you and your set up (ie. the size of your screen, how far you sit from it). Most people will settle at a bitrate of 4000 Mbps at 720p (Which would give you a 2GiB file a 1-hour movie, or 4GiB for a 2-hour movie). When watching on a small screen (like a phone), the requirements will go even lower (down to 1 Mbps or maybe even lower).
A higher bitrate yields better quality at the cost of filesize. Conversely, a lower bitrate takes up less space, but hurts image quality. Dual-layer Blu-Ray discs hold 50 GiB. If you see a movie release that’s 1.4 GiB, don’t be surprised if it’s not up to par.
Bitrate is usually measured in megabits per second, abbreviated to Mbps (note the lowercase ‘b’). One byte is 8 bits, so one megabyte is 8 megabits.
## Source
This will vary depending on the medium it was sourced from (BluRay, DVD, WEB). It will also vary depending on how the media was ripped (BRRip, WEBRip, HDRip, HDcam)
There are a few variations of WEB releases, mainly WEB-DL and WEBRip. Scene groups will not specify the type of WEB release their content is and will simply use WEB instead of specifiying WEB-DL or WEBRip. P2P groups will tend to specify between WEB-DL and WEBRip.
### CAM/CAMRIP
A copy made in a cinema using a camcorder or mobile phone. The sound source is the camera microphone. Cam rips quickly appear after the first preview or premiere of the film.
The quality ranges from terrible to watchable, depending on the group or person recording and the resolution of the camera used. The main disadvantage is the sound quality, it's usually poor as the microphone does not only record the sound from the movie, but also any background noise. These are very common.
### TELESYNC
A telesync (TS) is shot in an empty cinema or from the projection booth with a professional camera mounted on a tripod, directly connected to the sound source. The professional camera source is then synced with audio source fed directly from the cinema's sound system, or captured from an FM transmission intended for hearing-impaired customers or from a drive-in theater. They are usually of decent quality. HDTS is used to label a High-definition video recording.
### WORKPRINT
A copy made from an unfinished version of a film produced by the studio. Typically WPs have missing effects and overlays and often differ from its theatrical release. Some have a time index marker running in a corner or on the top edge and some also include watermarks. These are very rare and you usually will not encounter them.
### TELECINE
A Telecine is a copy captured from a film print using a machine that transfers the movie from its analog reel to digital format. However, the result is inferior because the source material is usually a lower quality reel. Telecine machines usually cause a slight left-right jitter in the picture and have inferior color levels compared to DVD. These are rare because telecine machines for making these prints are very costly and very large. HDTC is used to label a High-definition video recording.
### PPV RIP
PPVRips come from Pay-Per-View sources. All the PPVRip releases are brand new movies which have not yet been released to Screener or DVD, but are available for viewing by customers with high-end TV package deals.
### SCREENER
Screeners are early DVD or BD releases of the theatrical version of a film, typically sent to movie reviewers, Academy members, and executives for review purposes. A screener normally has a message overlaid on its picture, with wording similar to:
> The film you are watching is a promotional copy, if you purchased this film at a retail store please contact 1-800-NO-COPIES to report it.
or more commonly if released for awards consideration simply:
> FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
Apart from this, some movie studios release their screeners with a number of scenes of varying duration shown in black-and-white. Aside from this message, and the occasional B&W scenes, screeners are normally of only slightly lower quality than a retail DVD-Rip, due to the smaller investment in DVD mastering for the limited run. Some screener rips with the overlay message get cropped to remove the message and get released mislabeled as DVD-Rips.
**Note:** _Screeners make a small exception here - since the content may differ from a retail version, it can be considered as lower quality than a DVD-Rip (even if the screener in question was sourced from a DVD)._
### DDC
A digital distribution copy (DDC) is basically the same as a Screener, but sent digitally (FTP, HTTP, etc.) to companies instead of via the postal system. This makes distribution cheaper. Its quality higher than a Cam or Telesync.
In The Scene DDC refers to Downloadable/Direct Digital Content which is not freely available.
### R5
The R5 is a retail DVD from region 5. Region 5 consists of the Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Russia and Mongolia. R5 releases differ from normal releases in that they are a direct telecine transfer of the film without any of the image processing.
If the DVD does not contain an English-language audio track, the R5 video is synced to a previously released English audio track. Then a LiNE tag is added. This means that the sound often is not as good as DVD-Rips. To account for the lesser audio quality, some release groups take the high quality Russian or Ukrainian 5.1 channel audio track included with the R5 DVD and remove the non-English spoken portion of the audio and sync the remaining portion, which contains high quality sound effects and music with a previously recorded source of English vocals usually taken from a LiNE tagged release. The result of this process is an _almost_ retail DVD quality surround sound audio track.
Releases of this type are normally tagged AC3.5.1.HQ and details about what was done to the release are present in the release notes.
### DVD RIP
A DVD-Rip is a final retail version of a film, typically released before it is available outside its originating region.
Often after one group of pirates releases a high-quality DVD-Rip, the "race" to release that film will stop. Because of their high quality, DVD-Rips generally replace any earlier copies that may already have been circulating. Widescreen DVDs used to be indicated as WS.DVDRip.
### DVD-R
DVD-R refers to a final retail version of a film in DVD format, generally a complete copy from the original DVD. DVD-R releases often accompany DVD-Rips. DVD-R rips are larger in size, generally filling up the 4.37 to 7.95 GiB. Untouched or lossless rips in the strictest sense are 1:1 rips of the source, with nothing removed or changed.
### TV RIP
TVRip is a capture source from an analog capture card (coaxial/composite/s-video connection). Digital satellite rip (DSR, also called SATRip or DTH) is a rip that is captured from a non-standard definition digital source like satellite. HDTV stands for captured source from HD television, while PDTV (Pure Digital TV) stands for any SDTV rip captured using solely digital methods from the original transport stream, not from HDMI or other outputs from a decoder, it can also refer to any standard definition content broadcast on a HD channel.
DVB rips often come from free-to-air transmissions (such as digital terrestrial television). With an HDTV source, the quality can sometimes even surpass DVD. Movies in this format are starting to grow in popularity. Some advertisement and commercial banner can be seen on some releases during playback.
Analog, DSR, and PDTV sources used to be often reencoded to 512×384 if fullscreen, currently to 640x480 if fullscreen and 720x404 if widescreen. HDTV sources are reencoded to multiple resolutions such as 720x404 (360p), 960×540 (540p), 1280×720 (720p), and 1920x1080 (1080p) at various file sizes for pirated releases. They can be progressive scan captured or not (480i digital transmission or 1080i broadcast for HD caps).
### VOD RIP
VODRip stands for Video-On-Demand Rip. This can be done by recording or capturing a video/movie from an On-Demand service such as through a cable or satellite TV service. Most services will state that ripping or capturing films is a breach of their use policy, but it is becoming more and more popular as it requires little technology or setup.
There are many online On-Demand services that would not require one to connect their TV and computer. It can be done by using software to identify the video source address and downloading it as a video file which is often the method that bears the best quality end result.
### WEB DOWNLOAD
WEB-DL refers to a file losslessly ripped from a streaming service, such as Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Discovery GO, BBC iPlayer, etc., or downloaded via an online distribution website such as iTunes.
The quality is good enough, since they are not reencoded. The video (H.264 or H.265) and audio (AC3/AAC) streams are usually extracted from the iTunes or Amazon Video and remuxed (repackaged) into a into a popular video container without sacrificing quality. An advantage with these releases is that, like BD/DVDRips, they usually have no onscreen network logos. HDRips are typically transcoded versions of HDTV or WEB-DL source files, but may be any type of HD transcode.
Popular paid streaming services such as Netflix utilize Widevine DRM to prevent downloading of the video stream. Only a handful of underground groups around the world (namely, The Scene) has access to tools to decrypt Widevine-protected content.
### WEB RIP
This can be a vague term, in that it can mean that a web stream was screen captured or that it has been encoded down from a higher resolution WEB-DL (typically a 4k WEB-DL, encoded down to 1080p or 720p), which in many cases results in a higher quality video compared to the actual 720p or 1080p WEB-DL. The file is often extracted using the HLS or RTMP/E protocols and remuxed from a TS, MP4 or FLV container to MKV.
### WEB CAPTURE
A WEBCap is a rip created by capturing video from a DRM-enabled streaming service, such as Disney Plus or Netflix. Quality can range from mediocre (comparable with low quality XVID encodes) to excellent (comparable with high quality BR encodes). Essentially, the quality of the image obtained depends on internet connection speed and the specifications of the recording machine.
WEBCaps are often labeled as WEBRips, with a note attached by the encoder to let others know it was capped & encoded instead of losslessly remuxed.
WEB releases can also have extra qualifiers which will indicate which streaming service is was sourced from. The scene doesn't provide this type of indication, so only p2p groups will indicate which streaming service it was sourced from.
**Common abbreviations for content producers and distributors:**
| Notation | Network |
| -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| ABC | American Broadcasting Company |
| ATVP | Apple TV + |
| AMZN | Amazon Studios |
| BBC | British Broadcasting Corporation |
| CBS | CBS Corporation |
| CC | Comedy Central |
| CR | Crunchyroll |
| CW | The CW |
| DCU | DC Universe |
| DSNY | Disney Networks (Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior) |
| FBWatch | Facebook Watch |
| FREE | Freeform |
| FOX | Fox Broadcasting Company |
| HULU | Hulu Networks |
| iP | BBC iPlayer |
| LIFE | Lifetime |
| MTV | MTV Networks |
| NBC | National Broadcasting Company |
| NICK | Nickelodeon |
| NF | Netflix |
| RED | YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red) |
| TF1 | TF1 Network |
| STZ | STARZ |
### HC HD RIP
In a HC HDRip, HC stands for hard-coded subtitles. This format is released shortly after the movie leaves theaters. Usually sourced from Korean Video On-Demand services like Naver.
The quality is lower than a WEB-DL as it is screen recorded. The reason as this is a less preferred option Is because of the subtitles being baked into the video, and cannot be removed. P2P groups have released blurred copies, which have the subtitles blurred or blocked.
### BD RIP
Blu-ray or Bluray rips are encoded directly from the Blu-ray disc to 1080p or 720p (depending on disc source), and use the x264 or x265 codec. They can be ripped from BD25 or BD50 discs (or UHD Blu-ray at higher resolutions). BDRips are from a Blu-ray disc and encoded to a lower resolution from its source (i.e. 1080p to 720p/576p/480p). BRRips are an already encoded video at HD resolution that is then transcoded to an SD resolution.
BRRips are only available in an HD resolution to an SD resolution range, whereas BDRips can go from 2160p to 1080p, etc as long as they go downward in resolution of the source disc. BDRips are not a transcode, but BRRips are. BD/BRRips in DVDRip resolutions can vary between XviD/x264/x265 codecs (commonly 700 MB and 1.5 GB in size as well as larger DVD5 or DVD9: 4.5 GB or 8.4GB). Size fluctuates depending on length and quality of releases, but the higher the size the more likely they use the x264/x265 codecs. A BD/BRRip to DVDRip resolution looks better, regardless, because the encode is from a higher quality source. BDRips and BRRips are often confused with each other, but have followed the above guideline after Blu-ray replaced BDRip title structure in scene releases.
Full BD25/BD50 data rips also exist, and are similar to their counterpart DVD5/DVD9 full data releases. They are AVCHD compatible using the BD folder structure (sometimes called Bluray RAW/m2ts/iso), and are usually intended to be burnt back to disk for play in AVCHD-compatible Blu-ray players. BD25/BD50 data rips may or may not be remuxed and are never transcoded.
BD and BR Rips come in various (now possibly outdated) versions:
**mHD (or mini HD)**
encoded in the same resolution but at a lower bitrate and are smaller in size.
**1080p**
can be anywhere from 8 GB to as large as 40–60 GB.
**720p**
usually around 4–7 GB and is the most downloaded form of BDRip.
m-1080p (or mini 1080p)
usually a little bit larger than 720p.
**m-720p (or mini 720p)**
a compressed version of a 720p and usually sized at around 2–3 GB.
## Miscellaneous Attributes
There are other qualifiers that indicate other attributes regarding the release:
### SDR
Standard Dynamic range. If it's a 4k release, it's a given that it is an HDR/HDR10 release, unless otherwise specified as SDR
### DV
Dolby Vision. Only a handful of movies/shows (approximately 100 total, at the time of writing) have made their way onto the wild with DV metadata included. These releases are uploaded in the .mp4 format since mkv does not have support for DV metadata.
### REMUX
Remuxing (or **remu**ltiple**x**ing) is the process of "repackaging" the streams inside a video container into another video container. However, in regards to Warez releases, REMUX is only used for Bluray releases, indicating that the main video stream from a Bluray has been remuxed into a single video file.
The full bluray contains a number of different directories and video containers, each containing different types of videos depending on the bluray, including extras such as cast Q&A, director interviews, deleted scenes, etc. Remuxes and full blurays can be many tens of GiB, averaging out at around 60 GiB per 4k remux.
### FULL BLUERAY
This is not indicated anywhere in the filename, however it can be easily perceived by paying attention to the video codec, as it can specify whether the video is an encode or if it is unadulterated. If the release title contains AVC or HEVC, then it means it is the unadulterated video (not encoded). Following that, if it contains REMUX in the title, then it is a single video file (an mkv file), otherwise it is the full bluray, shared as an .iso file or its contents dumped into a folder.
## Conclusion
Hopefully now all those jargony names and standards now make sense for you. There can be exceptions to these rules at times but they are rarely seen and when you come around any, make sure you trust the source.

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# Piracy 101
> Piracy is a vast underworld of skilled, ninja-like hackers who blow up mainframe computers for profit.
Actually, this is a complete lie, but the underworld part has some truth to it.
## Understanding Piracy
Piracy or Copyright Infringement, is use and distribution of copyright protected works without clear permissions. Piracy disputes are usually resolved through direct negotiation, but if the "pirate" doesn't cooperate, a notice and take down process has to be used or litigation in civil court if matters get out of hands. Large-scale commercial infringement, especially when it involves counterfeiting, is sometimes prosecuted via the criminal justice system.
There are three types of people/groups releasing movies, music, and everything else to the general public.
There is the individual pirate who is on their own and perhaps decided one day to sneak a camcorder into the 11:35am showing of _Terminator_. He will go home, rip the video from his camcorder, encode it in a proper format, usually in the XviD codec, and will upload it to either a server or his peers. Some would call "casual piracy." Nothing too huge and the pirate keeps to himself mostly.
Then there is **_[The Scene](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warez_scene)_**. According to Wikipedia, The Scene is a term used to refer to a collection of communities of pirate networks that obtain and copy new movies, music, and games, often before their public release, and share them among themselves. Scene groups work together to put together "releases" which are then curated and the best ones get released on private FTP servers. Someone using that FTP servers then leaks the releases which then get mass-distributed over networks such as IRC, Bit Torrent trackers, and so on.
There are also P2P GROUPS (Peer-to-Peer Groups). They release warez/torrents directly to P2P sites, public/private torrent sites or some to direct download sites.
> So why do these people pirate?
The most common reason why people pirate is they don’t want to pay for what they want to consume, and it fuels the biggest torrent websites in the world. And the opportunity facilitated by the torrent websites and other online piracy platforms just makes it easier for them. This also causes financial damage to the content creators.
But the “free” tag is not the only reason people indulge in piracy. Some of them may not be in the position to purchase it. A massive example is of Adobe Photoshop, a name synonymous to photo editing. Photoshop isn't cheap, moreover has a monthly subscription model, so some people prefer obtaining it from elsewhere.
Another reason could be that it’s not available in their region. This is a major rationale why many people turn to piracy. Mostly in the case of movies and tv shows, various content creators restrict the availability in some regions, and the population remains deprived of it. This doesn't happen only with countries. Almost all of the steaming sites today have some kind of exclusives which you can access only if you are subscribed to that service. Which seems too much considering you only want to watch that one exclusive show.
Sometimes, production studios and software companies delay the availability rather than blocking the access to it. Some people don’t have the patience to wait till the content actually arrives in their region. So, they end up pirating the TV show or movie.
But sometimes people don’t know that they're a pirate. Now, this is something that may sound like a bulls\*\*\* statement.
> How can a person not know that he or she is downloading the stuff illegally?
But get this, individuals in technology and education deprived regions may not have enough knowledge about the copyright law and its infringement. They think that all the stuff available on the web is for free. They don’t know what’s legal and what’s illegal.
It isn’t correct to steal the stuff you can’t get legally. Anyways, for some people, it might not be a moral issue to obtain things illegally.
People think it’s fine to steal digital content. They don’t treat the digital content the same as they treat physical things. Not all the online population is being considered but there are many folks with this mentality.
> If piracy is that bad why it still exists?
It doesn’t matter how sincerely movies studios and content creators yell about the cons of piracy and show tears of sorrow, piracy has benefited them in some other ways. _Game of Thrones_ is the most pirated show on the planet. Piracy as contributed to the huge popularity of the tv show.
## How do You Pirate?
Here are some of the most famous piracy ninja skills used.
Before jumping in, remember to **always use an AdBlock** because there will be a lot of them coming right for you. [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock) does a pretty good job and not only block ads but also tracking scripts which we'll talk about later.
### Torrents
As of right now, the best possible way to pirate something is through Torrents. Using "[.torrent](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrent_file)" files and a [torrent client](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_BitTorrent_terms#Client), we can download files from other people using a tracker. A tracker coordinates the transferring of files among peers. All you need to know is that there are two kinds of trackers: public and private. Download from a public one such as 1337x, or ISOHunt, and you may find yourself getting sued by the MPAA or RIAA down the road. This may or may not happen depending upon your country's law infrastructure and it's all about being careful.
**Public trackers**
Public trackers are good for two things: learning how to use Torrents properly and getting the occasional file you can't find on your private tracker. The best practice is to use public trackers only when all else fails. A lot of older movies are available on public trackers, so feel free to use them at your own risk.
[The Pirate Bay (TPB)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pirate_Bay) is the biggest and most popular public torrent tracker. That also makes it the go-to place for pirate hunters and malware distributers. Which is also a disadvantage of public trackers. TPB also has a history of mining crypto currencies on the users' devices.
**Private trackers**
Private trackers are a part of invite-only or closed community torrent sites. These sites require knowing someone who has an invite link and asking them for one. Once you're invited, you are expected to keep a certain ratio. This means for every gigabyte you download, you should upload as well. This keeps everyone on the site happy and allows for super-fast, safe downloads of content you'd otherwise spend hours downloading off a public tracker. So if you download an album off a music site that is 120MB, be sure to keep your torrent client open until you've uploaded 120MB or more.
Bear in mind that buying invites will result in a very high chance of you getting banned from the tracker. It is very easy for trackers to catch you, since invites that are sold are harvested from stolen/compromised accounts.
Also note that begging for invites is highly frowned upon due to the fact that members are responsible for the people they invite. If the invitee gets in trouble for any reason, it reflects back upon the inviter, potentially affecting their ability to further invite people, and if the offense is serious enough, then both users may get banned from the tracker.
The advantage to these invite-only sites is just that. It's invite-only. This means the MPAA, RIAA or FBI can't automatically sign up, upload a torrent, and track you. This ensures everyone's safety and also keeps the idiots away who come to leech off "fair" users. You'll notice that private trackers also tend to have a greater library of content and of better quality. Looking for the latest _MARVEL_ movie? It'll hit the private trackers before the public ones most of the time, which again, is another advantage. You help share the file as you're downloading it and after it's downloaded. Everyone else does the same. It works out like a big, happy, sharing family.
**Torrent clients**
With the [right free torrent client](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_BitTorrent_clients), you can find the files you want more easily, download them more quickly, and manage them all in one convenient place. When it comes to new users, [qBittorrent](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent) is the go-to for them. It's lightweight, open source, and ad free torrent client.
Then there's everyone's favorite - Deluge. It has various user interfaces available such as the Web-UI and a Console-UI.
**WebTorrents**
[WebTorrents](https://github.com/webtorrent/webtorrent) is a relatively new technology and in developing stage right now. It is sort of a torrent client itself. Imagine torrent but there's no need for a native client. Just open up a new tab and of you go. For Piracy, it's YouTube but decentralized.
**Seedboxes**
Basically, a seedbox is a remote server that uses the BitTorrent protocol to upload and download torrents from torrenting websites. Seedboxes can be physical servers, but they’re usually [Virtual Private Servers (VPSs)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server) from data centers. Many of them are also located in countries with favourable legal infrastructure.
A seedbox normally offers high download speeds and decent bandwidth, so you can quickly download torrents even if the distance between you and the server is very big. Plus, you won’t have to use your own bandwidth at all.
People who belong to fancy elite private trackers use them as a way to maintain incredibly good ratios. In turn this mean they get fantastic download speeds.
### Usenet
[Usenet](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet) is an old global Internet discussion system that can be used to share files. It's the fastest way to get your download on, requires no uploading, and a lot of stuff appears here first. However, Usenet isn't entirely free. Your ISP may give you Usenet access, but most people end up paying a monthly fee to a third party for unlimited access. You can use a Usenet client for your OS to connect to a server which you'll then download files off of. It's also not the easiest method to rush into and requires a bit of reading and learning before you use it.
### Direct Download (DDL)
Direct download speeds are generally faster since you're downloading straight from a server and not relying on other people seeding with a fast connection. Also you don't have to seed anything at all to maintain those speeds.
DDL sites generally take a bit longer to get new files and hard to maintain because of the ethical issues tied to it.
You can also use downloaders to directly from the sources hosting the content like Netflix. You probably have seen this on a massive scale with YouTube. But with Netflix and likes the added complexity of the DRM makes it harder, but not impossible.
### Instant Messaging
Have a telegram account? Join a group that distributes pirated content. You can use your favorite messaging client to send huge files between two people. Easy, free, and you probably won't be caught. Recommended for the casual pirate who plans on sharing a file or set of files once or twice tops.
### IRC (Internet Relay Chat)
You basically connect to a server, go into a chat room, and start browsing through people's material (similar to instant messaging). When you find something you like, you type in a command and start downloading it. You may get lucky and can start downloading right away. Half the time though, you'll get caught in a queue, which essentially means you'll have to wait for people in front of you to finish downloading before you can start. IRC isn't as popular as other methods, but it's generally safe and packed with good finds, especially movies and software.
## Releasing Material
So you've downloaded a few copies of newly released movies and the excitement is kicking in. You love this. You want to help out and contribute. How can you? Easy. Go through your CD and DVD collection and see what isn't publicly or privately available and start ripping. A good collection of tools for a pirate to have can include CD or DVD ripping software, video and audio encoding software, compression software, video and audio converters, file converters, and lots more. Just do a Google search for "CD ripper windows" or "audio encoder OS X" to get the apps you need. If they cost money, just pirate them.
Once you've got the end result, let's say a ripped DVD movie, you'll need to make two kinds of files to be a legit/respectable pirate of the Internet. Include a [.NFO](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/.nfo) file with information about the file you're offering. It may also have some ASCII artwork. Here's an example of what you might find inside a .NFO file:
```
Movie length: 1:45:03
Sound codec: AC3
Video codec: XviD 1.02
Encoded by: your_name_here
```
See all that useful info? Be sure to include it in your release!
We're not done though! _two_ files were to be included along with your release. The second is a .SFV file. Not everyone will use this, but it's good to have. SFV stands for [Simple File Verification](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_file_verification). As the name implies, it verifies that the files downloaded are not corrupted or the wrong ones. If the hash check doesn't work out, you may have a corrupted file, a malicious file added in to your download, or some kind of tracker or watermark an organization has added in. This step is up to you, but generally it's a good idea.
When all your files are finished, throw them in a properly labeled folder, include any artwork related to your release, and upload it to the internet. If you're using Torrents, create a torrent using a tracker (a freely available public one or a private one) and start seeding the files. If you're on P2P, just throw it in a .zip file and put it in your "Shared" directory. Voila. You've now released something into the wild and if caught and prosecuted, you'll be paying all kinds of fines.
Oh yeah. It probably goes without saying, but don't use your real name when uploading files. Pick a handle that's not related to you in any way at all. For example, "DallasGuy1982" is not a good handle. I know you're from Dallas and were probably born in 1982. This narrows down the FBI's search when they trace your IP address for uploading files to The Pirate Bay. Pick something funny, strange, or obscure. "ReeferMan" or "Gh0st R1d3R" are good choices, albeit cheesy.
## Legal Issues
As you probably guessed, piracy is illegal. Those of you in college should probably stay the hell away from piracy. There will always be a chance that you can get caught, whether it's the MPAA poisoning a torrent, the FBI giving a plea bargain to your best friend who got caught 2 weeks ago, or one of thousands of other ways.
Depending on which country you live in, you might have to face serious consequences if you pirate copyright protected material.
For example, if you’re from the US, you can actually end up receiving DMCA notices, facing huge fines in court, or serving prison time if you are caught with pirated content. And in Canada, things get way more complicated since you can face jail time by unknowingly breaking the law when you download torrents.
### Copyright Trolls
Despite having a funny name, you should never underestimate copyright trolls. They are people or organizations who gather data about Internet users who pirate or even just use torrents. They then forward that info to copyright agencies who pursue legal action against pirates and piracy websites.
However, sometimes, copyright trolls might try to blackmail users. How? It’s pretty simple – they send you an email threatening to report you to your ISP, the authorities, or a copyright agency if you don’t pay a specific amount of money.
Alternatively, they might threaten to sue you for a huge amount (like $100,000 or $150,000), and say they are willing to accept a smaller amount ($2,000 or $3,000) as a settlement.
### ISP Penalties
Some ISPs might not like that you’re using their bandwidth to download pirated content – either because you put them in a sensitive legal position, or because you use up “too much bandwidth.”
Whichever the case, if your ISP catches you downloading pirated material, one of the following could happen:
- They could send you threatening messages, or serve you notices from the copyright holders.
- They could terminate your service on the spot if what you’re doing is a breach of the contract you signed.
- Your ISP could forward your info to copyright agencies or copyright trolls.
- Your ISP could start throttling your bandwidth, effectively lowering your connection speed.
## How to not Get Caught
Piracy and privacy go a long way. Pirating copyrighted material could get you some big troubles. Anonymity while pirating helps you stay away from these troubles.
> So how do you protect yourself?
### Don't Brag
Telling a friend or two about how you snuck a camera into _Joker_ and leaked it is generally OK, but don't start posting shit on forums. Now you're just asking for it. Doing this would just waste all of your time and you could also end up in jail. This is why using a fake name is an added layer of protection. Even if they trace a release back to "HornyDude", they still might not be able to find out who he is. Plus, "HornyDude" will look great on the Federal subpoena.
### Use a VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be used to conceal not only your location, but your IP address as well. VPNs were originally set up to allow remote employees access the company's secure servers through encrypted tunnels. But in 2020 you can do almost anything through an "encrypted tunnel" without letting your ISP or government know of it.
You can find plenty of free VPN services out there, but, **never use a free VPN**. Using a free VPN is directly asking to sell your network traffic logs. Which again leads FBI and other organizations directly to you.
### Go Incognito
It's _internet 101_ at this point. Your browser knows a lot about you, including the sites you visited and the services you use. If you visit an unencrypted website (i.e. one that doesn’t use HTTPS) which a lot of piracy websites are, your network could also be exposed.
Perhaps worse, some websites also use the services of so-called tracking companies to monitor traffic. However, by installing a small piece of JavaScript on the site, people can monitor a lot more than just numbers of visitors. This is where uBlock Origin comes into play. It blocks all those tracking scripts and keeps you untracked.
The script is automatically downloaded and run when you open the page, and details such as your IP address, ISP, browser, and even screen resolution and battery levels can all be monitored. While this may help web designers to create better websites, it's also possible to trace IP addresses to a general geographic location without ever having to go near your ISP's logs.
**Don't Google**
If you've been following the NSA tracking story, you'll know that Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft (which owns Bing) were all reportedly sending data to the government. (An accusation they have all denied, of course.) If you don't want your search history recorded, try [DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/), which promises not to track or store your searches. (Although it does use your searches to improve its algorithms.) The service's traffic has increased 50 percent since news of the [PRISM program](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRISM_%28surveillance_program%29) leaked.
### Use a Seedbox
Seedboxes hide your IP address. Your ISP will only see you’re connected to the seedbox, not that you’re using it to download pirated content.
Usually seedboxes use HTTPS encryption when you download the content to your device, preventing your ISP or anyone else from snooping on your traffic.
And no, there are no free seedboxes. Those are rented servers, after all, so the owner has to make money to keep them going. If you get along such a service, just straight up avoid it because they probably are doing something really messed up.
> Why Should I Use a VPN When I Can Use a Seedbox?
Well, consider this – A VPN can be cheaper and much more convenient than a seedbox. The service lets you secure your privacy when browsing the web, not just when you’re downloading torrents.
Also, with a VPN, you can download P2P content straight to your device. No need to deal with two different download stages.
You should only using a seedbox over a vpn if you need to download massive amounts of content very quickly because of the stability, or if you want to improve your seed rates fast and easy.
### TOR? NOPE!
Tor (The Onion Router) is an anonymization network you can use to hide your IP address and traffic. It is considered the best solution for anonymity over the internet. That definition alone would make it a great way to download torrents anonymously. However, there is a pretty big issue you can’t ignore – connection speeds and stability.
The Tor network is simply not able to sustain torrenting. As it stands, the network only has around 6,000 to 7,000 relays (basically, servers that bounce your traffic) that are serving almost three million Tor users. Torrenting over Tor only overloads the network, resulting in slow speeds.
Besides that major problem, there are other reasons why Tor might not be suitable if you want to download torrents anonymously:
- Tor had issues in the past that made the service leak user IP addresses.
- Volunteers run many relays, so you can’t expect 24/7 availability.
- The exit relay doesn’t always encrypt traffic, so you can end up exposed on the web.
- Governments can block the Tor network successfully. Even ISPs can block Tor traffic if they want to.
Even Tor community itself says
> using the BitTorrent protocol over Tor is not a good idea. The main problem is that many BitTorrent clients don’t work well over Tor, and might leak some traffic since it won’t go through Tor.
### PeerBlock? Bigger NOPE!
PeerBlock is an open-source firewall you can use to block data packets from and to specific IP addresses. Usually, those addresses include government agencies, copyright agencies, and other monitoring groups. The idea is to keep them from seeing your torrenting traffic.
Despite all that, PeerBlock isn’t a good option for torrent anonymity. PeerBlock doesn’t encrypt your traffic, so your ISP (and anyone else) can see what you do online, and what torrents you download. PeerBlock doesn’t hide your IP address, so other members of the Swarm can see it.
The service might be free to use, but you’re going to have to pay if you want blacklists which get frequent updates.
Ironically, the platform blocks too many IP addresses. Because of that, your torrenting speeds will take a hit since you’ll have a limited number of peers to interact with.
Also, any organization you block with PeerBlock can simply change its IP address.
## Conclusion
Well we're done. Hopefully by now you've learned some essential tips to keep you out of trouble and to help you pirate more efficiently. Just remember that
> It's not what you pirate, it's how you do it.

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# Choosing the Right VPN
> What is the best VPN?
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to VPNs. Just like email, there are many VPN services out there and you should choose the service that works best for you. Depending on which one you choose, you can benefit from an increased level of security when connected to networks you wouldn’t ordinarily trust. This does mean, however, that you will be placing your trust in the VPN itself.
## Basics
> How do VPNs actually Work?
VPN creates a sort of tunnel for your internet traffic in order to prevent outsiders from monitoring or modifying your traffic. Traffic in the tunnel is encrypted and sent to your VPN, which makes it much harder for third parties like internet service providers (ISPs) or hackers to snoop on a VPN user's traffic or execute man-in-the-middle attacks. The traffic then leaves the VPN to its ultimate destination, masking that user’s original IP address. This helps to disguise a user’s physical location for anyone looking at traffic after it leaves the VPN.
## Trust
No matter what reason you want a VPN for, you want to know that the service you choose is trust worthy and is not compromising your data. This goes without saying but, never use a free VPN. They track, log and sell all your data to advertisers and marketers instead of directly earning from subscriptions. A disreputable VPN service might also do this deliberately, to collect personal information or other valuable data.
## VPN Affiliates
You may have started your search for a VPN by looking for "VPN Reviews" in your search engine of choice. if you had, you would have gotten page upon page of what seem to be harmless review sites, top 10 or blog reviews of different VPN services. The sites making these suggestions are, in almost every case, paid by the services they review and suggest.
Note that not all affiliates have to be bad actors and simply having an affiliate program is not necessarily grounds for mistrust of a VPN.
### Logging Policies
When you connect to a VPN service, you are essentially just adding one more stop along your route to the open internet. The VPN is a "man in the middle" who you are trusting with the traffic. Some VPN companies choose to log this data. There are many reasons for doing so, some more legitimate than others.
Some services record this to protect themselves legally in the case they are approached by authorities. Some companies keep minimal connection logs to aid them in maintaining servers.
Choose a service that specifically states that they do NOT keep logs, AND which types they do not keep. Make sure they do not keep ANY kind of activity or connection log.
### Protocols
There are many different kinds of VPN protocols that allow you to establish a tunnel with your service provider - some more secure than others. Some are free and open source, and are freely available for security experts to audit and improve. The free availability of the source code ensures that vulnerabilities are patched quickly and anyone can see exactly how their software is working.
Choose a VPN that supports OpenVPN and use it to connect to your VPN server instead. Avoid using other protocols, specifically PPTP as its not suited for privacy.
### DNS and IPv6 Leaks
Your computer sends and receives a lot of data that isn't visible to you. When you type in a web address, a request is sent to a server that is usually operated by your ISP. When you connect to the internet using a VPN, this responsibility is now on them. If they don't take certain actions, this request containing info for the site your want to visit is being sent to THEIR ISP instead.
This may not be as bad as it going through yours, but there is a chance that the sites you visit can be correlated with the timestamps of when such a request is sent. Choose a VPN service that maintains their own first party DNS server that won't leak.
When you connect and use the internet, you are sending and receiving IPv6 data. Again, normally, this data is sent and resolved through your ISP and their DNS servers, but unless properly configured, this information might not be securely passing through the VPN tunnel and could be leaking to the open internet. Given such routed global IPv6 addresses, it's easy for remote sites to identify user ISPs. And with requisite authority, account information could be obtained from those ISPs.
Choose a VPN service that either blocks or provides new VPN-specific IPv6 address and provides an IPv6 DNS server that's reachable only through the VPN tunnel.
### Encryption
Choose a VPN service that has strong data and handshake encryption. Make sure the protocol you choose has the level of advertised encryption available to it, as services typically provide more than one protocol with varying levels of encryption strength. Be sure that even if the service has the type of encryption you want available BY DEFAULT - some services will technically offer strong encryption, but it has to be manually configured.
### Security
Jurisdiction, specifically Freedom Status is important to ensure an environment where laws are enforced and physical security that we take for granted in some parts of the world are applicable to the servers we communicate with. This also helps indicate that our service and the servers we connect to are located in places that respect internet freedom.
### Geoblocking
Being able to connect to an exit node in the country of your choice is really the only requirement if your only concern is to circumvent Geoblocking. This doesn't mean necessarily that you want to neglect the proper security measures, only that for things like Netflix, Hulu and sporting events, they are less important if geoblocking is ALL you're trying to get around, almost anything will work.
### Bypassing Network Restrictions
Some parts of the world are resisting the ever-growing ability for their citizens to freely share information and as such have implemented roadblocks in their networking infrastructure to cripple such communication. For example, the "Great Firewall of China" has several layers of VPN detection and blocking built into it. Other networks belonging to large corporations or maybe even your Internet Service Provider may restrict you from using certain ports, limiting what you can use the internet for. However, there are ways to get around these restrictions by using the right VPN.
Features such as multihop, TCP port 443, Obfsproxy, SOCKS, SSL tunnels, SSH tunnels, and some other proprietary solutions can be useful in avoiding these restrictions. As for which are most effective, it's a matter of which restriction is being inflicted upon the user. If you are using torrents, make sure P2P networks are not blocked on your VPN's servers. Speak with your VPN service's support team to determine which might be effective in your case.
### Kill Switches
Many VPN services offer in their client a feature called a "Kill switch". The idea with a Kill Switch is that when the VPN loses its connection, it completely prevents the device from using internet, thus preventing accidental leaks of traffic and connection data.
A Kill Switch has to react to an event and very often leads to leaks. The only way to be absolutely certain that there is no leak is for there to be an independent component (a Firewall) that blocks all packets unless destined for the VPN interface.
### Conclusion
Alternatively you can run your own VPN for using a cheap VPS and openVPN. It’s much cheaper than subscribing to a VPN service and you’ll get much better performance as you won’t share your VPN server with other VPN users. But do consider above mentioned features while settings up your remote VPN server.

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# Who is The Scene?
The Scene aka The Warez Scene is an secretive worldwide network of people who pirate copyright protected products like dvd's, movies, games, software etc. Warez refers primarily to copyrighted material pirated in violation of its copyright license and not to commercial for-profit software counterfeiting.
First warez is released by release groups. They copy a dvd or break the security of the copyrighted material, and will make it available for other people, as a so called "release." When these release groups publish a release it will be uploaded to very fast private ftp-servers.
The speed of this worldwide network is astonishing. Within minutes a release can be copied to hundreds of other FTP servers. Within an hour, it's available on thousands of sites and FXP boards. Within a day or two it's available on newsgroups, irc and in the end, on P2P-networks.
It's not all one big happy family. The warez scene consists of several layers.
## Hierarchy
Not all these 'layers' are considered as a part of the scene by everyone. In fact, the release groups and the people on the topsites hate these other groups. The reason for this is that they bring the scene in danger. The "sceners" want to keep the releases for a limited amount of people.
We'll start at the top and work our way down.
### The People
There are basically three ranks in site trading: site-ops, affiliates and racers.
#### Site Operators
These are the administrators. One of them is often the supplier of the site, another the person who found the supplier. Others will be friends and people involved in the scene.
One or more of the site-ops will be the nuker. It is his job to nuke any releases that are old or fake.
#### Affiliate groups
They are the release groups who post their releases there right after they are finished.
#### Racers
Racers usually have access to a number of sites and will use FXP to race releases between sites as soon as they're released. Using FXP for a release will gain credits. The race is to upload the most parts of the release at the fastest speed. Racing happens shortly after a release is finished.
### The Sites
These sites have very fast internet connections and huge hard disk drives. These sites are often hosted at schools, universities and workspaces. Fast connections mean a lot to some people.
The sites run a bot with various scripts installed. The bot will make an annoucement on an IRC channels when an upload is completed. It will also give race information for the site traders trying to send a release as quick as possible to another site. From which they earn credits. The more credits, the more one can download.
### TopSites
Site trading is basically sending releases from one site to another. Release groups publish their releases on these sites, so they are the first stadium in the distribution of warez. From there on, a release will be spread all over the world.
### FXP Boards
File eXchange Protocol (FXP) isn't an actual protocol, just a method of transfer making use of a vulnerability in FTP. It allows the transfer of files between two FTP servers. Rather than client-to-server, the tranfer becomes server-to-server. FXP usually allows very fast transfer speeds although it totally depends on the connection of the servers.
The FXP boards layer in the piracy food chain is quite unknown and therefore rather safe. Though the hackers' activities are illegal, and therefore dangerous. The members are a lot smarter and have a greater knowledge about computers and internet.
The boards usually don't work with a credit system. The board's members consist of scanners, hackers, and fillers. They each have their own tasks:
#### Scanner
The Scanner's job is to scan IP ranges that have fast internet connections, like universities, companies, etc. They brute force passwords or scan for certain programs which contain bugs. The scanner will often use slow previously hacked computers for scanning (known as scanstros), using remote scan programs. Once the scanner gets the results, it is posted on the board. This is where the Hacker comes into play.
#### Hacker
Hackers break in to the computers listed by scanners using an exploit to get in via a program's bug. An exploit is a script which uses the bug to get in the computer (pubstro). When in, the hacker runs a rootkit. This rootkit is the server where other people can download from. Once the server is installed and working, the admin login details are posted on the FXP board.
Depending on the speed of the compromised computers' internet connection and the hard drive space, it will be used either by a filler or a scanner.
#### Filler
Now if the server is fast enough and has enough hard drive space, it's the filler's job to "fill" it with the latest warez. The filler gets his warez from other FTP servers. People who are in sites and in FXP boards are considered corrupt, and if other sceners find out, they will be banned.
Once done filling, the filler goes back to the board and posts leech logins for all to use. Fillers try to post a release first. It's kinda like a race, who ever wins it get the most credit. The speed of these pubstros depend on how fast the computer is that they hacked.
#### Pub/Pubbing
Pubbing is not so important anymore nowadays. This scan-hack-fill method is from the old days when many university and business FTP servers had anonymous write access enabled on FTP servers.
So instead of breaking into a computer, they would scan for servers with write access to anonymous users, upload their warez and give the IP address to their friends. This was very popular but died out for obvious reasons.
Once found, a pub would be tagged by a folder with a special name. The idea was that if a pub was already "tagged" other pubbers would leave it alone. This apparently worked for a while, with people respecting other people's tags and leaving the pubs alone. But it certainly hasn't worked for a very long time.
A method against retagging is directory locking. This is used in pubbing to stop people who are not allowed to use the directory of the tagger and slowing the server down.
### IRC Trading
In general, these people tend to have a decent knowledge about computers and the internet. Warez channels are often run by people who have access to a fair amount of pirated material.
There are generally two types of these channels. These can often be sourced by people from FXP boards or bad sites.
First, there are user-to-user channels. They mainly use the IRC client's File Server function and some scripts to share their warez directly from their hard drives.
Then there are server-to-user channels. These are usually run by people who are into FXP boards or in the scene. They have fast access to new warez.
There is a limited amount of people allowed to download a release at once, so when a release is popular you are placed into a waiting line. That way good download speeds will be guaranteed.
### News Groups
When the internet was still young there were special interest groups that shared information and kept in touch by using a bulletin board type system. A while later, the users of certain news groups thought that this system would be ideal to share files with each other.
It's easy to access news groups but unless you are familiar with them, navigating and downloading files from the news groups takes more effort than P2P software. You can download from newsgroups using a news reader. There are also paid news servers, these are faster and can hold up the files longer than free news servers.
### Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
Users of P2P programs but also BitTorrent who share with each other. There seem to be two types of peer-to-peer users. The first are "kids" who leech some music now and then because they can't afford CD's. Second are the older P2P users who use P2P for downloading games, programs, movies, etc and also seed them.
In media, P2P users are being labeled as dangerous pirates. They are a lot easier to bust for the RIAA/FBI and there are quite some of them who are being sued by the RIAA. The level of security is very low, and it's easy to get access to all warez. This is why they endanger The Scene.
The download speeds are quite low since you download from other users. Most P2P users don't have a clue about what a long way a release has made untill it's available for download in P2P software.
A special kind of P2P system is BitTorrent. It is widely used and also fairly accessible, although it's rather insecure.
## The Scene System
The Scene isn't just a distribution network, it's far more than that. There are the Scene rules which are there to guarantee good quality releases. The Scene relies on strict release standards, or rules, which are written and signed by various warez groups.
### Communication
All site members are present in the site's IRC channel. These channels are mostly located on private or very secure IRC servers, and you'll need to connect via SSL. Apart from SSL there are more security measures.
You cannot just join the channel, you have to invite yourself, by using a command line when you are connected to the site. That way people who are not a member of the site, will not be able to join since it's secured with a password.
Second, the channels are often protected with addons which encrypt the messages in a channel. That way people who don't have the proper key, won't be able to read the messages. In that irc channel, the members and site-ops can talk to each other.
Also there is a site bot, which will make annoucements when a release group publishes a new release on the site, or a member starts to upload a release.
### Credit System
The site works with a credit system. Site-ops and affiliates are usually exempt from this system, they have a free leech account. This credit system works according to a ratio. When a member doesn't pass the minimum monthly required amount of upload, he'll automatically be removed.
Credits can be lost by uploading a bad release which gets nuked. Nuke multiplier affects the amount of lost credits.
### Affiliates
Each affiliate has access to a private, hidden directory on the topsite. This directory is used for uploading new releases before they are made available to other users. When a new release has finished uploading on each of the group's sites, a command is executed to simultaneously copy it into a directory accessible by other users, and trigger an announcement in the topsite IRC channel. This command is called the PRE command. "To pre" refers to executing this command.
PRE releases may be also relayed to external channels to inform other users from FXP boards that a new release is available for racing.
### Release Database
When groups PRE a release, the release will automatically be registered in the PRE database. This is huge database which contains all the releases ever released into The Scene. This release databases records release names, date & time, although attributes vary from database to database.
Release databases are maintained to provide release groups with a service for checking existing release titles, to avoid a dupe (duplicate).
Release databases are updated by automatic processes that either search selected topsites for new releases (spidering), or catch PRE release announcements from site IRC channels.
### Nukes
If a group publishes a release which already has been released by another release group or is of bad quality, it's labled a dupe. Then the release will be nuked. This means that it's marked as a bad release and removed. Release groups try to avoid nukes, since this will give them a bad reputation. Except for dupe, releases can be nuked for other reasons too.
There are 2 types of nuke:
#### Global Nuke
Nuked because something is wrong with the release. If a group realises there is something wrong with a release, they can request a nuke.
Common nuke causes:
- Sound errors
- Freezing video
- Dad rip
- Dupe
- Bad aspect ratio
- Bad process of converting framerates
- Interlaced
#### Local Nuke
Individual sites nuke releases for breaking their rules, for example: dvd's subbed in languages other than english, camrip, lower bitrate, etc. So because there is nothing wrong with the release and are nuked locally, they can still be traded on other sites.
## Scene Rules
The scene rules are the standards for releasing warez. These standards are the minimum requirements for a release. The scene rules are defined by large and mature groups. In organized warez distribution, all releases must follow these standards to avoid nukes.
The committee usually cycles several drafts and finally decides which is best suited for the purpose, and then releases the draft for approval. Once the draft has been signed by several bigger groups, it becomes the new standard. There are separate standards for each category of releases.
> Why these rules?
The scene rules may seem a little strict, but they certainly are not there to bother rippers. There are several reasons why these rules exist:
- The rules enforce high quality releases only, so no worries about bad quality, error or other issues with the release.
- You will always have a uncorrupt release. This means that you will have the exact same files on your computer, as the person who first ripped the movie and created the release.
- The rules lead to a standarized way of sharing, which the user benefits from. You can recognize a good release and spare the inconvenience of poorly ripped movies by amatures. Also it's much easier to compare releases to eachother.
- Scene releases always contain all the information about how it's ripped, what the quality is etc. This way you always know what you're downloading.
## Conclusion
Security is an important issue in the scene. Since their activities are illegal the scene groups have to secure themselves, to be safe from the anti-piracy organisations and avoid being caught in a takedown.

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# Why would you pirate?
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- Because you can't afford it at the time or even forever.
- Because you hate their Sale/Selling/Business Model.
- Because they have DRM that requires you to be always online.
- Because you can't own the content you purchase.
- Because of geo-restrictions and regional pricing.
- Because the original content size is too large and you can get Repacks/Compressed or low quality versions.
- Because you can share with your family and friends without limit.
- Because You can afford it but you are not in a situation to spare the cash or you are in a financial crisis.
- Because The major media are distributed across too many platforms and therefore making it financially difficult and inconvenient for you to pay for them all to access the content you love.
- Because you don't always have internet or even if you have it's not reliable or has low speed.
- Because You need to protect your identity and privacy from Govt agencies and trackers.
- Because you don't like streaming and are a data hoarder.
- Because you don't like restrictions or paywalls.
- Because often stuff like DLCs are overpriced.
- Because you can't pay for a subscription monthly and you rarely use it.
- Because the product does not offer you a Trial or Demo.
- Because you are a concerned pirate and you seed piracy media torrents to help you community as there are a lot of people out there who need it.
- Because revenue from Scientific articles don't go to authors but publishers and they are important for progress of the world.
- Because you are unemployed or barely employed and therefore you can't afford it.
- Because you're a kid or underage and does not work and are depended on their parents for everything. So you pirate stuff knowing they won't give you money for it.
- Because Pirated games/softwares use less resource hungry than Non-Pirated/DRM infested ones.
- Because I cannot download content from the site I pay for, so why not download from a site i don't have to pay for?
- Because things that are available now may or may not be available forever on the internet.
- Because Musicians are usually not seeing much money from their copyrighted recordings. Most of their income is from tours.

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# Why to get a seedbox?
BitTorrent is a great technology that has really revolutionized how we share files with one another. It is not, however, a very private technology. Just about everyone in the same swarm as you can see who you are and what you’re downloading.
The go-to answer for anonymous torrenting seems to be a good VPN service. Actually, _there is another_. Seedboxes, and it can also boost your torrenting speeds to whatever your connection can handle.
## What is a Seedbox?
Being a dedicated seeder isn’t the easiest thing to do from a home connection. For one thing, it eats up your upstream bandwidth like it’s nobody’s business. The longer you seed the bigger a target you are as well. Frankly, most people on public trackers end up being “leechers” who download a file and then immediately leave.
In order to solve this problem, the “seedbox” was invented. This is a dedicated online server that has the sole job of seeding torrents. People who belong to fancy elite private trackers use them as a way to maintain incredibly good ratios. In turn this mean they get fantastic download speeds and bandwidth.
## Privacy
When you use BitTorrent using your home computer (without a VPN) everyone can see what you’re up to. A seedbox takes your own computer out of the picture entirely. After all, it’s a remote computer somewhere else, that torrents on your behalf. All you do is let it know which torrents to get and wait until its done.
This means that nothing about you is directly connected to the seedbox itself. Just like good VPN providers, reputable seedbox providers also won’t record anything about your activities. They also have no idea what’s being stored in your seedbox and usually can’t look even if they wanted to.
Of course, you still need to get the files from the seedbox to your own local computer, but seedboxes have that covered too. You can download the file as normal HTTPS traffic or in some cases use an SFTP client. In either case it’s normal web-traffic that doesn’t get throttles and no one knows what you’ve downloaded. All they know is that you’re connected to the seedbox itself.
## Favourable Locations
Many seedboxes are hosted in countries that have a favorable legal framework when it comes to file sharing via P2P technology. It provides an extra layer of privacy, as long as the seedbox provider itself has a good personal information policy.
## Saving Bandwidth
Torrenting uses significant up- and down- stream bandwidth. Even if you’re on an uncapped connection, you’re still degrading the overall experience by chopping of a piece of bandwidth for your torrents. You can either give up your connection for maximum speed or deal with slooow downloads but a usable internet experience.
With a seedbox that’s not your problem anymore. The seedbox does its thing until it’s ready to provide you with the actual files. Until then your bandwidth remains completely untouched.
## Convenience
Since a seedbox is a remote computer you can access it from anywhere you are. This means that you can use your phone, for example, to load torrent links into the seedbox and they’ll download while you’re away. When you come back home you can quickly download them to your local computer or your media server.
Many seedboxes have very useful web interfaces with all sorts of tools to make torrenting and file management easy no matter where you are.
## They Work Where VPNs Don't
Sometimes it’s just not possible to use a VPN. It could be because of ISP blocking or simply because your speeds suffer too much. Whatever the reason you can’t use a VPN for torrents, a seedbox is a good alternative to maintain your privacy and still enjoy top speeds. Even if you’re happy with your VPN, seedboxes offer such a good torrenting experience you might want one anyway.
## As a Private Streaming Server
While it’s not universal, many seedboxes offer the ability to stream content directly from the box itself. Some offer extensions to your media server applications. However you set it up, it means you can have a private high-speed streaming server from which you can access your content anywhere there’s an internet connection. Pretty cool, right?
## Shared Seedboxes
If you’re not someone who knows all about setting up remote servers and loading software on to it, then the best place to start is with a “shared” seedbox.
Not only are shared seedboxes the most affordable option, they almost always come completely preconfigured with an easy to use web interface.
It’s called a “shared” seedbox because you share a physical web server with other users, each with their own account. This means that you don’t get the full resources of the server, but for most people who just want to torrent quickly and in private even a shared seedbox is overkill.
It’s important to check if the shared seedbox provider divides the server among users with fixed resources or whether they are shared. Otherwise things can slow down if lots of people are hopping on board at times. It also matters how much storage space and total bandwidth you get per month.
> How do i use a seedbox?
While individual seedbox providers vary in the exact details of the operation, in general, they are more or less the same. After signing up for an account and paying any fees, you’ll be sent a credential as well as a link to the web interface.
It may take a while for a new account to be spun up, but in my experience, you’ll be up and running within the first hour at the most.
Once you log in, you’ll see several web apps. These usually include a cloud-based torrent client, a file manager and a dashboard showing your stats for the month. Beyond that the various providers add on all sorts of value propositions that may appeal to one degree or another.
Getting your seedbox to start downloading a torrent is pretty simple. All you need to do is upload the torrent file from the web software’s torrent interface. Even better, you can just copy and paste a magnet link into clients used by the seedbox. So you never even have to download the torrent file itself!
The seedbox isn’t much use if you can’t move data between it and your own computers. Luckily there are quite a few ways you can get at the files stored on your server.
The most straightforward way is to download them directly via HTTPS. Just like downloading any other file from a website and runs through your browser’s download manager. That’s OK for the odd small file. If you want to move many gigabytes of data there are better ways to do it.
The best way is most likely to use SFTP, which is an encrypted FTP connection. To use this you need an SFTP client. Just put in the provided SFTP login details and you can manage files in both directions using a client.
## Advanced Seedbox Options
There are two other seedbox types that are better for more advances users. A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is still a solution which provides you a share of a larger physical server. However, all users aren’t running on the same machine with an account-based system. Instead you get a virtual machine with root access so you can customize it. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but provides a good balance between the control of a dedicated physical server and the cost of a shared seedbox.
Speaking of which, the ultimate (and most expensive) option is to rent a dedicated physical server which you can configure yourself while having full performance available 24/7. This is an option suitable for people whose business is basically seeding torrents.
## Getting a Good Deal
How much should you pay for a seedbox? Well obviously that depends on how much speed and capacity you need. An average torrent user who just wants to get torrents onto their computer doesn’t have to worry much about total storage capacity. If you delete data you’ve already downloaded then something between 50 and 100 GB should be plenty. If that’s the ballpark storage size you’re looking for there are many shared seedboxes for about \$10 (or less!) that will do nicely.
The prices don’t go much north from there, unless you decide to switch from a shared seedbox to something fancier.
## Conclusion
Once you’ve experienced the safety, privacy and speed of a seedbox it’s hard to go back to the old-ways. Yes, it may cost a few bucks a month for the convenience, but if you have even a casual torrent habit a seedbox pays for itself very quickly.
Just remember that, while a seedbox will keep torrents private, it won’t do anything to protect any of your other internet activities! As always it is strongly recommend that you use a VPN for general internet privacy.

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- [AME](https://ameliorated.info/index.html) - Windows 10 AME aims at delivering a stable, non-intrusive yet fully functional build of Windows 10 to anyone, who requires the Windows operating system natively.
- [Krakatoa](https://krakatoa.www3.cz/) - Office, Windows, KMS and Key checkers.
- [My Digital Life Forums](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/) - Windows topics, hotfixes & self-made tools.
- [Pro Design Tools](https://prodesigntools.com) - Site focused on Adobe Development including cracked software and ebooks.
- [ShareAppsCrack](https://shareappscrack.com/) - Website with a plethora of development tools and engineering focused software, including video tutorials, and some eBooks.
- [Microsoft Build Overview](https://msbuilds.rg-adguard.net/) - A history of Windows build strings.
- [PCBeta](https://bbs.pcbeta.com) - Windows ISOs, hotfixes and discussions.
- [RCC](https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/rcc-check-your-systems-trusted-root-certificate-store.373819/) - RCC, check your system's trusted root certificate store.
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- [How to download and install Windows 10 LTSC](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/8pfnun/how_to_download_and_install_windows_10_ltsb/) - Guide by /u/sq_skez. "Take everything we loved about Windows 7, add the under-the-hood improvements of Windows 8 and 10 but none of the marketing/cloud/phone app/user-tracking crap, and what do you get? Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC edition.".
- [Windows 10 Digital License (HWID) - & KMS38 Generation](https://web.archive.org/web/20190114172332/https://www.reddit.com/r/s1ave77_library/comments/9o13fq/windows_10_digital_license_hwid_kms38_generation/) - Reddit guide by /u/s1ave77 with instructions on how to use HWID to activate various editions of Windows 10.
- [How to SVF patch Windows 10](https://github.com/CHEF-KOCH/How-to-SVF-patch-Windows-10)
- [How to install and activate Windows 10 - Includes LTSB/LTSC](https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/wiki/guides/win10upgrade_activation)
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