Short definitions for the terms people ask about most when they move files to the cloud and watch them from another device. Each entry gives a plain definition, one common follow-up question, and the Seedr help page to read next.

What is a cloud downloader (remote download)?

Remote downloading sends a supported file URL to an online service, which fetches the file into your cloud storage so your own computer does not have to perform the source transfer. A cloud downloader is the service that handles that step. It does not make every website, link type or protected source available.

Do I need to keep my browser open while a file downloads?

No. After Seedr accepts a supported link, its own servers import the file, so you can close the tab or turn off your device. Your own connection is used again only when you stream a file or download a copy. The file must still be supported and fit in your available storage, and rarely a link is slow or cannot be completed.

Related help: Does Seedr use my internet to fetch files?, How do I make Seedr get files for me?.

What is a magnet link?

A magnet link is an address that identifies a shared file set by a content hash and helps a compatible service find its metadata and sources. It does not contain the file itself, prove who published it, establish permission to access it, or tell you whether the resulting files are safe to open.

Does a magnet link prove the file is safe?

No. The link only identifies the requested content; it does not verify the publisher, your right to download it, or what the files contain. Treat anything you fetch with the same care as any other download, and only add content you are allowed to have.

Related help: How do I make Seedr get files for me?.

What does it mean to stream without downloading to your device?

Streaming plays a media file in pieces while you watch, without needing a full copy on your phone or computer first. Here, "without downloading" means without saving a copy to your device: Seedr's built-in player streams files that are already in your account.

Can I watch a Seedr file without downloading it to my phone or computer?

Yes. Open a file in your storage and it plays or opens in the browser, with no extra software. Seedr plays video and audio and shows images, PDF files and text files. A file becomes available once its import into your storage has finished, and the best video quality you can use depends on your plan.

Related help: Can I watch videos and open files without downloading them?, Cloud playback.

What is a WebDAV mount?

WebDAV is a protocol for managing files on a remote server over HTTP. Compatible client software can show a WebDAV server as a drive or folder, so apps can read the files in place. How well it works depends on the client, the account, the connection and the plan that enables access.

Can I mount Seedr for a media server?

Yes, with a WebDAV client and a Master or higher plan. You sign in with your Seedr account email and password, and the media server then reads the mounted location. The server still needs network access to the mount, and some client or operating system setup is part of mounting.

Related help: Does Seedr support FTP or WebDAV access?, How do I use Seedr with media servers?, Plex and Seedr.

What are FTP, FTPS and SFTP access to cloud storage?

FTP, FTPS and SFTP are protocols that let a file-transfer client exchange files with a remote server. A cloud service that offers one of these endpoints can be browsed through compatible apps and devices. Which protocols are available, how they are secured and which actions work depend on the provider and your plan.

Which Seedr plan includes FTP access?

FTP, FTPS and SFTP are included on Basic and higher plans. WebDAV is a separate feature that needs Master or higher. You sign in with your Seedr email and password, so if you use social sign-in, set a Seedr password first. Follow the current setup guide for your client.

Related help: Does Seedr support FTP or WebDAV access?, Compare plans.

What is a cloud-to-cloud transfer?

A cloud-to-cloud transfer moves files between online storage services without routing the whole transfer through your own device. Some tools move data directly between two providers, others use a central account as a stop in between. Check direction, supported providers, folder structure, permissions and plan limits before treating it as a backup or a migration.

Can Seedr move files directly between any two cloud providers?

No, that is not what Seedr documents. Seedr describes moving or copying files between Seedr and connected cloud storage. External storage is part of paid plans, and the number of connections depends on your plan. Treat it as a way to move files between your Seedr account and a connected account, not as a general migration tool for any two providers.

Related help: What's new for cloud storage, apps and your account.

How do I watch cloud files on a TV, and what about 4K?

Watching cloud files on a TV means playing remote media through casting, a TV browser, a dedicated app or a media-server connection. The route you pick changes setup and compatibility. The top resolution depends on the original file, your plan, the player, the TV or streaming device and your network. A plan that allows 4K cannot raise the quality of a lower-resolution source.

Can I watch Seedr files on my TV in 4K?

It depends. Seedr supports Chromecast, AirPlay, a TV browser, the Google TV app, the Roku plugin, and media players such as Kodi, Infuse, Plex and Jellyfin. Free accounts play up to 480p, and 4K needs a plan that includes it, such as Master or Gold. The source file, player, TV and connection still set the limit, and Seedr does not upscale a lower-resolution source.

Related help: How do I play Seedr on my TV?, Cloud playback, Compare plans.

What are a seeding ratio and seeding time limits?

A seeding ratio compares the data you have uploaded with the data you downloaded for a shared file. A 1:1 ratio means you sent back as much as you received. A service can stop sharing at a ratio, after a set time, or when it reaches either limit, so check the rules of each network and the details of your plan.

Does Seedr guarantee a specific ratio or seeding time on every network?

No. Seedr keeps transferring until it reaches a 1:1 ratio on standard networks, or up to 12 hours. For advanced networks the completion time and ratio depend on your plan. Seedr does not promise indefinite seeding or that a given network's own ratio rule will be met.

Related help: How much does Seedr seed?, Compare plans.

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25 octobre 2026