ANSWERED Novice Torrent/Copyright Help

[3x3x3 0]

I’m using AirVPN on an older Mac Mini and Transmission client. 

I’ve received a few copyright infringement warnings and am not sure why. 

I thought I enabled Kill Switch. 

Is binding the VPN needed? I thought AirVPN would be anonymous. 

thanks in advance 

Edited ... by 3x3x3

[Staff 10687]

@3x3x3

Hello!

Assuming that the notices are genuine, we need to remind you that VPN usage must be compliant to the relevant legal framework of the country the VPN server is in.

With all of the above said, you must make sure you do not suffer traffic leaks outside the VPN tunnel. If you run AirVPN software, this is easily achieved by activating Network Lock which is also active by default during connections (opt out). You also must make sure that you don't start the torrent software before you have connected to some VPN server if you don't run AirVPN software.

Network Lock is a set of firewall rules that remain in place even in case of software crash and protect you from leaks even when the torrent software is configured in a way that permits it to bypass the VPN tunnel (typical example: UPnP enabled). Please read AirVPN FAQ and starting guide, you will get plenty of useful information and avoid unpleasant consequences by improper usage. All the important links are included in the welcome message and you can start from here:
https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/18339-guide-to-getting-started-links-for-advanced-users

FAQ:
https://airvpn.org/faq

Binding a software to the VPN network interface is another excellent layer of defense. It is highly valuable in case of a "momentary lapse of reason", for example if you completely forget to fire up AirVPN software (or your favorite software) and you start the torrent program with already active torrents. Interface binding is a simple setting if supported by your torrent program. Procedure varies according to the program you run, please read your software documentation.

Kind regards
 

[Oilers 4]

Yes binding is essential. To do this you'll need to use qbittorrent instead of transmission.

Once you have qbittorrent installed, go into the "Stats" tab of Eddie (AirVPN Client), and scroll down to the "VPN Interface". There you will see something like "Tun" number 1-8 or something along those lines. Now, go to qbittorrent settings, advanced, network interface, then select from that list the Tun# you saw in the Eddie Stats under network interface. Now you are binded. 

Please note. If you ever disconnect or restart Eddie, that interface number can change so be sure to check it everytime you restart. 

[Staff 10687]

1 hour ago, Oilers said:

Please note. If you ever disconnect or restart Eddie, that interface number can change so be sure to check it everytime you restart. 

Hello!

On Eddie 2.22 and higher versions you can "fix" the interface name by setting it on Eddie's "Preferences" > "Networking" window (make sure you pick an interface name that's valid in your system).

Kind regards
 

[3x3x3 0]

On 1/12/2026 at 5:38 AM, Staff said:

@3x3x3

Hello!

Assuming that the notices are genuine, we need to remind you that VPN usage must be compliant to the relevant legal framework of the country the VPN server is in.

With all of the above said, you must make sure you do not suffer traffic leaks outside the VPN tunnel. If you run AirVPN software, this is easily achieved by activating Network Lock which is also active by default during connections (opt out). You also must make sure that you don't start the torrent software before you have connected to some VPN server if you don't run AirVPN software.

Network Lock is a set of firewall rules that remain in place even in case of software crash and protect you from leaks even when the torrent software is configured in a way that permits it to bypass the VPN tunnel (typical example: UPnP enabled). Please read AirVPN FAQ and starting guide, you will get plenty of useful information and avoid unpleasant consequences by improper usage. All the important links are included in the welcome message and you can start from here:
https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/18339-guide-to-getting-started-links-for-advanced-users

FAQ:
https://airvpn.org/faq

Binding a software to the VPN network interface is another excellent layer of defense. It is highly valuable in case of a "momentary lapse of reason", for example if you completely forget to fire up AirVPN software (or your favorite software) and you start the torrent program with already active torrents. Interface binding is a simple setting if supported by your torrent program. Procedure varies according to the program you run, please read your software documentation.

Kind regards
 

Thank you.

The notices are genuine - and I suspect the issue is Eddie unexpectedly quite leaving my connection vulnerable. Is there any way to protect against that? Edited ... by 3x3x3

[3x3x3 0]

On 1/12/2026 at 7:34 AM, Oilers said:

Yes binding is essential. To do this you'll need to use qbittorrent instead of transmission.

Once you have qbittorrent installed, go into the "Stats" tab of Eddie (AirVPN Client), and scroll down to the "VPN Interface". There you will see something like "Tun" number 1-8 or something along those lines. Now, go to qbittorrent settings, advanced, network interface, then select from that list the Tun# you saw in the Eddie Stats under network interface. Now you are binded. 

Please note. If you ever disconnect or restart Eddie, that interface number can change so be sure to check it everytime you restart. 

Thank you. 

[Staff 10687]

13 hours ago, 3x3x3 said:

I suspect the issue is Eddie unexpectedly quite leaving my connection vulnerable. Is there any way to protect against that?

Hello!

Your suspicion is unfounded because Network Lock is a set of firewall rules so you need to explicitly shut down Eddie in order to have it restore the previous rules. In other words, if Eddie exits unexpectedly (did it crash?) the firewall rules remain in place and you are protected. 

Kind regards