While the exactly steps and screenshots are specific to macOS, if you’re using Transmission in Linux or another OS, you’ll be able to follow along without any problems. We’ve set the defaults to “Just Work” and it only takes a few clicks to configure advanced features like watch directories, bad peer blocklists, and the web interface. Transmission is designed for easy, powerful use. Transmission is an open source, volunteer-based project. Please note: While this tutorial was originally published in 2008, it has been updated to be current in 2021.
This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install, setup and use Transmission to download files using BitTorrent in macOS.