How To Remove Vuze Webtorrent Protocol Proxy

It sounds like you’re trying to remove a proxy setting that was configured in Vuze (now called BiglyBT or the older Vuze/Azureus) for the WebTorrent or μTorrent Transport Protocol (UTP).

  • Change them to:
    PROXY_HOST=
    PROXY_PORT=0
    PROXY_TYPE=None
    WEBTORRENT_PROXY_ENABLED=false
    
  • Save the file and close.
  • Delete any backup files like azureus.config.bak (Vuze may restore from them).
  • Restart Vuze.
  • The most direct method to remove the WebTorrent protocol functionality is through Vuze’s internal plugin management system. Vuze is modular, and WebTorrent support is typically delivered as a bundled plugin. how to remove vuze webtorrent protocol proxy

    Test #1 – Info Panel

    Vuze sometimes installs "WebTorrent" or "Remote" assistants as browser extensions, which act as proxies for magnet links. It sounds like you’re trying to remove a

    Uncheck the box to disable it, or click the plugin name and select "Uninstall" to remove it entirely. Save the file and close

    If you meant “WebTorrent desktop app proxy”

    That’s different – WebTorrent Desktop uses system proxy or manual settings in its own Preferences → Advanced → Proxy – remove host/port there.

    Why Remove the WebTorrent Protocol Proxy?