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⬇️ Setup Deluge — Lightweight Plugin-Based Torrent Client

Deploy Deluge on Ubuntu with Docker — a light, extensible BitTorrent client with a plugin system and a clean web UI, on port 8237.

⚠️ This script is provided for demo and testing purposes only. Not intended for production use.

📦 Resources & Setup Scripts

Grab the automated bash script from GitHub to follow along with the video.

Automated install script — one command deploys Deluge on port 8237. Default web UI password is deluge — change it on first login.
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Quick Install:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mhmdali94/Docker/main/downloads/deluge/deluge-ubuntu.sh
chmod +x deluge-ubuntu.sh
sudo bash deluge-ubuntu.sh

Tutorial Steps

1 Download the Script

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mhmdali94/Docker/main/downloads/deluge/deluge-ubuntu.sh

2 Make it Executable

chmod +x deluge-ubuntu.sh

3 Run the Installer

The script installs Docker if needed and starts the LinuxServer.io Deluge image on port 8237, with config in ./config and finished files in ./downloads.

sudo bash deluge-ubuntu.sh

4 Log In and Change the Password

Open the web UI and log in with the default password deluge, then change it immediately from the preferences:

http://<your-server-ip>:8237

Ports Used

PortPurpose
8237Web UI (host → container 8112) — default password deluge
6883Peer port (host → container 6881, TCP + UDP) — forward for connectivity
./configSettings, plugins, and torrent state (also ./downloads)

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