BitTorrent protocol encryption: Difference between revisions

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The specification allows the users to choose between encrypting the headers only or the full connection. Encrypting the full connection provides more obfuscation but uses more CPU time. However, PE in µTorrent beta 1.4.1 build 417 or later only supports full encryption for outgoing connections, but will accept both obfuscation levels for incoming connections.

In the full release versions the choice between header & stream encryption has been removed. Both Azureus & µTorrent implement full stream encryption.

To ensure compatibility with other clients that don't support this specification users may also choose whether unencrypted incoming or outgoing connections are still allowed.