Add — Rss Feed To Qbittorrent
If you’ve added the feed but nothing is happening, run through this checklist.
Problem A: The feed loads, but the rule doesn't catch anything.
Problem B: RSS feed says "Invalid URL" or "Connection timed out." add rss feed to qbittorrent
Problem C: The torrent downloads, but goes to a "Paused" state.
Problem D: Duplicates are downloading constantly. If you’ve added the feed but nothing is
Adding a feed alone does nothing. You need a rule.
S01E04 to ensure you don't download the same episode twice or download the wrong season.RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a type of web feed that allows you to subscribe to a website's content, such as news articles, blog posts, or torrent files. By subscribing to an RSS feed, you can receive updates on new content without having to visit the website directly. Problem B: RSS feed says "Invalid URL" or
Even with perfect setup, things can go wrong. Here are the fixes for the most common issues when you try to add an RSS feed to qBittorrent.
| Problem | Solution |
| :--- | :--- |
| Feed not updating | Go to Tools → Options → RSS. Increase the "Refresh interval (minutes)" or set it to 5-10. Check mark "Enable RSS feed auto-refreshing." |
| Nothing is downloading | Check your "Must Contain" filter. It is case-sensitive (unless you use regex). Ensure the feed actually has the content. |
| Duplicates are downloading | In Options → RSS, check "Do not re-download previously downloaded torrents." Also enable "Keep matching articles for" (e.g., 3 days). |
| Feed requires authentication | Some trackers embed authentication in the URL. If not, use: https://username:password@tracker.com/rss – though this is less secure. |
| RSS Reader is missing | You may have an "LTS" build. Install the main qBittorrent release from qbittorrent.org. |