# qBittorrent

## Getting started

qBittorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client that is lightweight, cross-platform and supports all common BitTorrent protocols.

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1.  ## Install

    ```sh preserveIndent wrap
    sudo apt update && sudo apt install qbittorrent
    ```

2.  ## Restore settings

    `(Optional)` If you have a backup of your settings, move your saved config into qBittorrent’s config directory:

    ```sh preserveIndent wrap
    mv qBittorrent.conf /home/{{USERNAME_VAR}}/.config/qBittorrent/qBittorrent.conf
    ```

3.  ## Set theme

    `(Optional)` In qBittorrent, go to:
    - **Tools → Options → Behavior → Interface**
    - Select your `.qbtheme` file.
    - Restart qBittorrent for the theme to apply.