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title: Install ktorrent on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of ktorrent for on elementary OS - BitTorrent
  Client
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/ktorrent/elementary
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# Install ktorrent on **elementary OS**

# ktorrent

[KDE](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/kde "View all snaps from KDE")

* [KDE](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/kde "View all snaps from KDE")

[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/ktorrent/elementary#install)

#### BitTorrent Client

KTorrent is a BitTorrent application by KDE which allows you to download files using
the BitTorrent protocol. It enables you to run multiple torrents at the same time and
comes with extended features to make it a full-featured client for BitTorrent.

Features:

* Queuing of torrents
* Global and per torrent speed limits
* Previewing of certain file types, build in (video and audio)
* Importing of partially or fully downloaded files
* File prioritization for multi-file torrents
* Selective downloading for multi-file torrents
* Kick/ban peers with an additional IP Filter dialog for list/edit purposes
* UDP tracker support
* Support for private trackers and torrents
* Support for µTorrent's peer exchange
* Support for protocol encryption (compatible with Azureus)
* Support for creating trackerless torrents
* Support for distributed hash tables (DHT, the Mainline version)
* Support for UPnP to automatically forward ports on a LAN with dynamic assigned hosts
* Support for webseeds
* Scripting support via Kross, and interprocess control via D-Bus interface
* System tray integration
* Tracker authentication support
* Connection through a proxy

In addition to the built-in functionalities, there are some plugins available for KTorrent.

### Package name

* ktorrent

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### License

* unset

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### Last updated

* 5 July 2026 - latest/stable
* 4 July 2026 - latest/beta

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## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install ktorrent

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open *Terminal* from the Applications launcher and type the following:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install ktorrent

To install ktorrent, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install ktorrent
```

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