Why Trackers Use Interviews

Interviews screen candidates for knowledge, commitment, and attitude before granting access. RED, OPS, and MAM are well-known interview-based trackers.

Common Questions

BitTorrent Basics: What is a seeder vs leecher? What is a torrent client?

Ratio: What is a ratio? Why do trackers enforce ratios? What is freeleech?

Encoding: What is x264 vs x265? What is a REMUX?

How to Prepare

Read the preparation materials, practice your torrent client, learn encoding basics, and join the IRC channel on time.

Common Mistakes

Not reading rules, being dishonest, rushing answers, and having a bad attitude will get you rejected.

If You Fail

Most trackers allow reapplication after 1-6 months. Use the time to improve.