qBittorrent Web UI Setup Guide

Published • 7 min read • Tutorial

What is Web UI?

qBittorrent Web UI allows you to control your torrent downloads from any web browser. This is perfect for remote access, managing downloads from your phone, or controlling qBittorrent on a headless server.

Enabling Web UI

  1. Open qBittorrent
  2. Go to Tools → Options
  3. Click on Web UI in the left sidebar
  4. Check Web User Interface (Remote control)
  5. Set a Port (default is 8080)
  6. Set a Username and Password
  7. Click OK to save

Accessing Web UI

Once enabled, you can access the Web UI by opening your browser and navigating to:

http://localhost:8080

For remote access on the same network, use your computer's IP address:

http://192.168.1.XXX:8080

Security Settings

Important Security Tips:

  • Always use a strong password
  • Only enable remote access if needed
  • Consider using HTTPS if exposing to the internet
  • Use a firewall to restrict access

Features Available in Web UI

  • View all active downloads
  • Add new torrents via URL or file upload
  • Pause, resume, or delete torrents
  • Monitor download/upload speeds
  • Access search engine
  • View torrent details and files

Mobile Access

The Web UI is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. You can manage your downloads from your smartphone or tablet by accessing the same URL.

Conclusion

qBittorrent Web UI is a powerful feature that adds incredible flexibility to your torrent management. Once set up, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.