Frequently Asked Questions

µTorrent Control

What is µTorrent Control?

µTorrent Control allows for the full µTorrent experience, directly from the Browser! Privately control your client from any browser, any computer, and anywhere. You can even manage multiple clients from µTorrent Control.

We've taken great precaution to insure your privacy. We have no idea what your password is so make sure you remember.

How do I setup µTorrent Control?

For initial set up, make sure µTorrent Control and the µTorrent Client is installed and running on the same computer.

Once installed:
In µTorrent Control, select Set up µTorrent Control > select Yes in the µTorrent Client to allow access > choose a Computer name and Password

Make sure you remember your password. For your privacy we do not store your password.

How do I add a torrent?

Find the torrent you want to add > right click on the torrent > select Copy link location > select the plus symbol in µTorrent Control > paste the URL in Add Torrent > select Upload

If I add a torrent in µTorrent Control where does it go?

The torrent will be loaded into the µTorrent client that is currently connected to µTorrent Control.

For Example:

  • The µTorrent client is installed on a computer at your home.
  • You have µTorrent Control installed on a second computer at a friend’s place (you log in with the correct computer name and password).
  • When you add a torrent in µTorrent Control, your client at home will begin downloading that torrent.
How do I disconnect µTorrent Control?

Select Connection Settings in µTorrent Control > select Disconnect µTorrent Control

How do I set a password recover question?

In the µTorrent client > Options > Preferences > Remote > Set Security Question

I forgot my Computer name or password. What should I do?

In order to reset Computer name and password, µTorrent Control and the µTorrent Client must be on the same machine.
Select Connection Settings in µTorrent Control > select Reset Local µTorrent Credentials

What Version of the µTorrent Client do I need for µTorrent Control?

µTorrent 3.0 and above

My remote function isn’t working
  • Make sure your µTorrent Client is currently running.
  • Do you have the correct version of the µTorrent Client?
  • Do you have the correct computer name and password?
What browsers are supported for µTorrent Control?
  • Internet Explorer 8 and above
  • Firefox 3 and above
  • Chrome
How do I uninstall µTorrent Control?

Internet Explorer
From Windows 7
Select Start > select Control Panel > select Uninstall a program > select µTorrentControl

Firefox
Select Firefox menu > select Add-ons > select Extensions > select Remove for µTorrentControl

Chrome
Right click on µTorrent logo in the extension area (right of the address bar) > select Uninstall