Motrix Manual

Motrix is a full-featured download manager for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It handles regular downloads (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP), BitTorrent and magnet links, and — through plugins, a browser extension, and a command-line tool — fits into almost any workflow, from a laptop to a headless NAS.

This manual covers Motrix 2.

Start here#

• Getting started — install Motrix and run your first download.
• Interface overview — find your way around the window.

Everyday use#

• Adding tasks — links, batches, torrents, and per-task options.
• Managing tasks — progress, pause and resume, task details, cleanup.
• Speed limits — keep Motrix from hogging your connection.

BitTorrent#

• BitTorrent downloads — torrents, magnets, file selection, and seeding.
• Trackers — the curated tracker list and how to tune it.

Network#

• Proxy and DNS — route Motrix through a proxy.
• Port mapping — improve BT connectivity with UPnP, NAT-PMP, or PCP.

Motrix everywhere#

• Default download app — take over magnet links and .torrent files.
• Browser extension — send downloads from your browser in one click.
• Command-line tool — drive Motrix from a terminal or a script.
• Motrix Server on Docker — run Motrix headless on a NAS or server.

Plugins#

• Using plugins — install, review permissions, configure, update.
• Built-in plugins — the three plugins that ship with Motrix.
• Developing plugins — build and publish your own.

When something goes wrong#

• Troubleshooting — diagnose the engine, failed tasks, and slow torrents.
• FAQ — quick answers to common questions.