Torrents using same folder names cause conflicts #3091

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opened 2026-02-21 16:34:40 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

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2026-02-21 16:34:40 -05:00

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Originally created by @Lycerion on GitHub (Sep 17, 2015).

They will both use the same folder; this is ok so long as they don't share any filenames in common. When they do, it seems like one torrent will overwrite some of the data from the other, causing them to recheck and download in a loop, or simply cause a filesystem conflict causing one to pause.

Not sure about the best way to fix this; it's pretty infrequent/unlikely for most people but it sure confused me for a while when I managed to do it (assuming I have the cause right). Possibly check file locations when adding/labeling/moving a torrent? Then either auto-rename or prompt user with a few options to resolve.

Originally created by @Lycerion on GitHub (Sep 17, 2015). They will both use the same folder; this is ok so long as they don't share any filenames in common. When they do, it seems like one torrent will overwrite some of the data from the other, causing them to recheck and download in a loop, or simply cause a filesystem conflict causing one to pause. Not sure about the best way to fix this; it's pretty infrequent/unlikely for most people but it sure confused me for a while when I managed to do it (assuming I have the cause right). Possibly check file locations when adding/labeling/moving a torrent? Then either auto-rename or prompt user with a few options to resolve.