Self-host privtracker
1.2.2Private BitTorrent tracker generator for trusted groups
- Stars
- 827
- Ports
- 1337 (HTTP tracker), 443 (HTTPS tracker with TLS)
meehow/privtrackerWhat is privtracker?
PrivTracker is a self-hosted private BitTorrent tracker generator that allows users to share torrent files only within a trusted group. Unlike public trackers, it keeps peers' IPs visible only to group members and prevents DHT exposure for enhanced privacy. The service can be deployed as a standalone binary or via Docker Compose, supports automatic TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt when running on port 443, and enables private torrent creation without requiring central file hosting or account registration.
Should you self-host privtracker?
privtracker scores 50/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #47 of 86 in File Sharing. It has 827 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is easy: most people get it running in one sitting. An official Docker image is available. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Go.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is copyparty (82/100, 47 159 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See privtracker vs copyparty side by side.
privtracker README
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