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A seedbox is a dedicated, high-speed server for downloading and uploading files. Most people rent seedboxes to achieve very fast torrent or Usenet transfers. Typically, you will see speeds from 100Mbps (8 MB/s) to 10Gbps (1250 MB/s) on a seedbox.
A seedbox also allows you to avoid ISP throttling and bypass eavesdroppers like the RIAA or MPAA.
Today, there are many seedbox providers — most are run by individuals or small companies. These seedboxes have some of the best feedback from customers:
How To Use A Seedbox
Generally, seedboxes are set up so that you can install Usenet and torrent applications quite easily.
Once the files are downloaded to the seedbox, they can then be downloaded to your computer via HTTP, FTP, SFTP, or rsync protocols. You can also directly stream the media from the seedbox with an application like Plex.
Some seedboxes may provide VNC connection or remote desktop protocol on some Windows-based machines. This allows many popular clients to be run remotely.
Seedbox Providers
These are my recommended seedbox providers:
- RapidSeedbox offers root access and many apps available as “one click installs” including Plex and OpenVPN. Accepts bitcoin, 14 day refund policy. €15 euro ($18 USD) month-to-month.
- DediSeedbox also offers OpenVPN and Plex as a “one click” install. Root access to your own VPS. Good disk space allowances (1TB with the $15 per month plan).