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The RSS feature in ruTorrent is accessed via an icon in the top toolbar that resembles a Wi-Fi or broadcast signal symbol. Clicking it opens the RSS manager, where you can add feed URLs and configure automatic download filters.

Adding an RSS Feed

1. Open ruTorrent in your browser. Your ruTorrent interface is at https://SERVER.pulsedmedia.com/user-USERNAME/ — replace SERVER and USERNAME with your actual server and username.
2. Locate the RSS icon in the top toolbar. It looks similar to a Wi-Fi or signal icon.
3. Click the icon to open the RSS manager.
4. Add your RSS feed URL. Most private trackers and public indexers provide a direct RSS link, sometimes with an authentication token embedded in the URL. Paste the full URL including any token.
5. Save the feed. ruTorrent will begin checking it at regular intervals.

Setting Up Filters

Filters let ruTorrent automatically download torrents from a feed that match criteria you define, such as a show name, resolution, or file size range. Without filters, ruTorrent will display what is available in the feed but will not start downloads automatically.

1. In the RSS manager, open the filter or auto-download section.
2. Create a new filter and associate it with the feed you added.
3. Enter a pattern or keyword to match against torrent names in the feed. Entering a show title will match any release containing that title.
4. Set any additional constraints such as minimum or maximum file size to exclude very small or very large files.
5. Optionally, specify a download directory so matched torrents land in a particular folder.
6. Save the filter. ruTorrent will check the feed on its update interval and start matching torrents automatically.

Common Use Cases

• Private tracker automation: Private trackers typically expose a personal RSS feed URL from your account settings page. Adding this feed with a filter for a specific show, artist, or category means new uploads matching your criteria start downloading immediately without manual checking.
• TV show episode automation: Set a filter matching a show name and a quality tag such as 1080p or 720p. Each time a new episode appears in the feed, ruTorrent picks it up automatically — no additional software required.
• Batch releases and discographies: RSS filters work equally well for music and software releases from indexers that expose per-category feeds.

Tips

• Keep your RSS token private. Private tracker RSS URLs usually contain an authentication token. Treat the full URL like a password — do not share it.
• Check the update interval. ruTorrent polls feeds on a set schedule. If you need faster pickup, check whether your tracker supports shorter intervals.
• Test with a broad filter first. Before narrowing a filter with multiple criteria, start broad to confirm the feed is loading and matching. Tighten the pattern once results appear.
• Duplicate downloads: If you add the same feed twice or create overlapping filters, ruTorrent may queue the same torrent more than once. Review your feed list and filters if you notice duplicates.

For a full overview of ruTorrent and its other features, see the ruTorrent wiki page. If you are unsure which torrent software your account uses, the torrent software knowledgebase article covers what is available on Pulsed Media seedboxes.