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Chapter 6. Distributing Images with BitTorrent
Red Hat Quay supports BitTorrent-based distribution of its images to clients via the quayctl tool. BitTorrent-based distribution allows for machines to share image data amongst themselves, resulting in faster downloads and shorter production launch times.
6.1. Visit the management panel
Sign in to a super user account and visit http://yourregister/superuser to view the management panel:
6.2. Enable BitTorrent distribution
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Click the configuration tab and scroll down to the section entitled BitTorrent-based download.
- Check the "Enable BitTorrent downloads" box
6.3. Enter an announce URL
In the "Announce URL" field, enter the HTTP endpoint of a JWT-capable BitTorrent tracker’s announce URL such as Chihaya. This will typically be a URL ending in /announce.
6.4. Save configuration
- Click "Save Configuration Changes"
- Restart the container (you will be prompted)
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