Fetch While You're Away

Traditional transfers require your computer to be on, connected, and running until the transfer finishes. That's fine for small files. But what about large files that take hours? You either leave your computer running all day, or you wait until you're home to start.

Seedr changes this completely. Our servers fetch files on your behalf, 24/7. Start a fetch from your phone while you're at work. On our 10Gbit servers, many fetches finish near-instantly — larger files within minutes. When you get home, it's ready — stream it immediately or save it to your device at your leisure.

Think of it as a remote fetch assistant that never sleeps, never loses connection, and works much faster than your home internet ever could.

How Remote Fetching Works

1. Add a link from anywhere — Use your phone, tablet, work computer, or any device with a browser. Paste a link into Seedr, or use the Share menu on mobile.
2. Seedr's servers do the work — Our data center handles the fetch using high-speed connections. Your device can go offline — it doesn't matter.
3. File waits in your cloud storage — Once fetched, the file sits in your Seedr storage. Ready when you are.
4. Access whenever you want — Stream it. Save it to your device. Cast it to your TV. Connect via WebDAV or FTP. Your choice.

Your home computer never needs to be involved. Your phone battery isn't drained. Your mobile data isn't consumed. The fetch happens in the cloud.

Real-World Scenarios

At Work

Find something you want to watch tonight. Paste the link into Seedr from your work computer (or phone). By the time you're home, it's fetched and ready. No need to leave your home PC running.

Slow Home Internet

Your home connection runs at 10 Mbps. Seedr fetches at gigabit speeds. A 20GB file that would take 4+ hours at home? Seedr grabs it in minutes. Then you save from Seedr at your connection's pace — or just stream it.

Traveling

Queue up content before your flight while you're still on WiFi. Fetches happen while you're in the air. When you land, everything's ready to stream or save for offline viewing.

Limited Data Plan

On mobile data with a cap? Add files to Seedr — zero data used for the actual fetch. Later, when you're on WiFi, stream or save from Seedr to your device.

Unreliable Connection

Connection drops frequently? Doesn't matter. Seedr's servers have stable, redundant connections. Your fetch continues regardless of what your local network does.

Overnight Fetches

Start large fetches before bed. Wake up to completed files — without leaving your computer running all night, using electricity, and generating fan noise.

Fetch Speed Comparison

Times are theoretical maximums. Actual speeds depend on source availability and network conditions. Seedr typically achieves near-theoretical speeds due to our peering arrangements and server infrastructure.

Ways to Add a Fetch

Browser (Any Device)

Visit seedr.cc, paste a link into the input field. One click and it starts fetching on our servers. Works on any browser, any device.

Mobile Share Menu (iOS & Android)

Find a link in any app — browser, Reddit, Twitter, email. Tap Share → Seedr. That's it. Two taps from anywhere on your phone.

Chrome Extension

Right-click any link on any webpage, select "Send to Seedr." No copy-paste needed. The extension also adds a toolbar button for quick access to your dashboard.

API Integration

Developers can integrate Seedr into their own tools using our REST API. Automate fetches with scripts, build custom workflows.

Media Automation

Connect media automation tools. They monitor RSS feeds and send items to Seedr automatically when new content matches your criteria. Available on Basic+ plans.

Traditional Transfers vs. Seedr

What Happens After the Fetch

Once a file is in your Seedr storage, you have options:

Stream Immediately

Video files play directly in Seedr's built-in player. No need to save to your device first. Supports MKV, MP4, AVI, and virtually every format. Playing vs saving →

Save to Your Device

When you want the actual file on your device, save it from Seedr at your connection's pace. Resume interrupted transfers. Choose quality for video files. You can also save only the files you need from multi-file content.

Connect Media Servers

Mount Seedr as a library source for Plex or Jellyfin. Your fetched content appears in your media library automatically. Guides: Plex | Jellyfin | Roku

Access via WebDAV/FTP

Mount as a network drive or connect with any FTP client. Access files directly from file managers, video players, or any application. FTP setup with FileZilla →

Leave It in the Cloud

Stream when you want, no local copy needed. Files stay in your Seedr storage (duration depends on your plan) without taking up local space.

Common Questions

How long do files stay in my storage?

Files stay until you delete them. There's no automatic expiration. You can delete files anytime to free up space for new fetches.

Is there a file size limit?

Only your available storage quota. Single files can be as large as your remaining space allows. No arbitrary per-file limits.

Can I queue multiple fetches?

Yes. Add as many as you want. They process in parallel (limits depend on your plan). Check progress from any device.

What types of links work?

Direct file URLs (HTTP/HTTPS) and supported media links. If you can paste it, Seedr will try to fetch it.

Can I schedule fetches?

With media automation integrations, new items are fetched automatically when they appear. For one-time fetches, just add them when you find them — they'll complete regardless of your schedule.

What if a fetch fails?

You're notified. Common causes: source offline, link expired, or file removed. You can retry or add a different link.

How do I know when it's done?

Push notifications on mobile via v2 (if enabled), email notifications (optional), or just check your dashboard. Many fetches complete near-instantly; larger files within minutes.

Is it secure?

Yes. Your connection to Seedr is always encrypted (HTTPS). Your IP never connects to the original source — only to Seedr. See our security page for details.