Ultimately, I only want to use Proton VPN for torrenting and seeding, while not using Proton VPN for browsing the internet, using Steam and Discord (essentially everything else).

I'm currently using Proton VPN for torrenting, but sadly it doesn't support using a kill switch if I'm already using split tunneling. I read that NordVPN can use both simultaneously, but I'm not sure if this is actually true. Should I switch VPN so that I can use split tunneling and a kill switch together?

Essentially, I only want to use the VPN for torrenting, and it would be nice to be able to use a kill switch for the torrent if it loses connection.

Thank you.

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[–] _cryptagion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

That won't work for the OP, they are using Proton VPN, which randomizes the port number in a half-hearted attempt to "stop" piracy. They would need to use a script to bind their torrent client to the open port each time the container started, and also any time the connection was lost and Proton reconnected.

Binhex has images that do this automatically, but as far as I know there isn't any other way to do it that's as easy or reliable as an all-in-one container. Binding it to a Gluetun container will connect, but you won't get very good speeds or peers because it won't be port forwarded.