March 28, 2010 by sharky
Apart from shamelessly purchasing an invite from a private tracker directly (as our last post suggests), many trackers will offer non-members an opportunity to join through a web-based application form. Plug in a few details about yourself, explain why you want to join, cross your fingers and just maybe they’ll send an invitation your way. Unlike IRC interviewing, there’s no pressure on either the invitee or inviter, and potential members can take their time with the form to get it "right". Below is a list of 19 trackers that you can apply directly to.
Private trackers that offer recruitment in this fashion are on the rise. One reason why trackers may opt for this style of invite system is to save manpower - inviteapps are much more efficient in contrast to conventional IRC interviews which tend to take up a lot of time (especially upon an initial announcement of such an invite channel). An online inviteapp can be just as effective at culling through a group of potential invitees, and staff can review the applications closely at a time that’s more convenient for them to do so.
TIPS — What you need to know about tracker web invite applications:
• The more effort you put into the application, and the more thorough your answers are, the more likely you’ll be accepted. Don’t rush it; you likely only have one shot at it. We can’t stress this point more vehemently: real people are going to read your answers. Rarely will failed applicants be able to reapply. Above all else, be truthful.
• Correctly assume that your IP address will be logged with the application. This is necessary for a number of reasons. Don’t use a web (cgi/php) proxy; this just shows you have something to hide.
• If you’ve been previously disabled on the same tracker you are now attempting to (re)apply for, don’t do it. Rather, visit their IRC help/support channel for options.
• Recruiting staff have a few tricks for discovering additional information about potential invitees, which may include your involvement in ‘torrent invite’ forums, or even if you’re a member of other trackers that you didn’t mention in the application.
IMPORTANT note about these applications: Most of the appforms listed below are completed through regular HTTP, not HTTPS. Using non-secure http, there’s always a chance that the information you provide insomuch as REAL profile links to other trackers, and/or screenshots of your accounts, could be intercepted or viewed. Do so at your own risk. Only a few offer secure http app forms, such as CN, PtN, ScienceHD, Animebytes & PackMe.in.
ScienceHD.info
• https://sciencehd.info/applications.php
— ScienceHD - the science tracker - offers a mix between eLearning and TV releases. If it’s related to science, documentaries, nature, history or even Sci-Fi fictional TV shows, you’ll find it at SciHD. [See reviews here and here].
- Current stats:
- Maximum Users: 5,000
- Enabled Users: 1,727
- Active this week: 1,093 (63.29%)
- Torrents: 3,901 (Peers: 12,776)
Animebyt.es
• http://animebyt.es/application.php
• SSL: https://yuki.animebyt.es/application.php
— Some of the best features you’ll ever find in a torrent tracker have gone into Animebytes. This multi-purpose site features torrents for Anime, JPop, OSTs. [See review here].
- Current stats:
- Maximum Users: 7,500
- Enabled Users: 3,647
- Active this week: 1,466 (40.2%)
- Torrents: 7,097 (Peers: 14,307)
PTFiles.net
• http://ptfiles.net/inviteapp/
— Open registration to PTFiles (formerly Phoenix-Torrents) is often available for anyone who wants to join this 0day & general tracker. If/when signups are closed, there’s always the option to apply through their inviteapp link.
- Current stats:
- Maximum Users: ??
- Enabled Users: ~2,800
- Torrents: ~1,900
Metal.iplay.ro
• http://metal.iplay.ro/signapp.php
— Metal-music tracker metal.iplay.ro (RMT) will occasionally run an open registration, but not very often. Their "wanna join?" link points directly to their signup application form.
- Stats (from 01/15/2010):
- Maximum Users: 7,000
- Enabled Users: 5,878
- Torrents: 13,770 (9,293 active)
PackMe.in
• https://packme.in/inviteapp.php
— BitTorrent’s only "packs tracker" has some of the largest torrents around. Most of the content at PackMe.in pertains to exclusive internal PiN releases unseen anywhere else. Beautifully designed PiN also so happens to be a ratioless tracker - You must seed or leech a torrent a total of 7 days within 21 or to a 1 ratio.
- Current Stats:
- Maximum Users: ??
- Enabled Users: ??
- Torrents: 1,181 (1,083 active)
BTN
— The above link worked a few days ago, but it now reports that signups are closed. Check back at the URL above; this is where the invite application form is (was) located.
- Current Stats:
- Maximum Users: 5,000
- Enabled Users: 4,361
- Torrents: 9,618 (active on ‘browse’)
BrokenStones.me
— Mac-tracker BrokenStones was one of the first trackers to offer an online invite application form. To apply for a BS invite you’ll first need to create a forum account at the link above - and proceed to use one of the available tracker links to apply directly.
- Current Stats:
- Maximum Users: 21,600
- Enabled Users: 21,529
- Torrents: 10,903 (8,882 active)
SweTV.org
• http://www.swetv.org/inviterequest.php
— At last check, registration was currently open (here) at this 4-year old Swedish TV tracker. If not, use their invite request link (non-Swedes should use a Google translate or similar). Current torrent count for SweTV sits at 4,565.
Sparvar.org
• http://www.sparvar.org/invitationform.php
— In order to join the Swedish movie tracker Sparvar.org, aspiring members can apply through their invitation form - for which you’ll need to provide a profile link to one of their qualifying trackers.
BalTracker.net
• http://www.baltracker.net/accountrequest.php
— You won’t be able to apply directly online, but all the details you need to know can be found on their account request link.
CN
• https://xxxxxxxxxx.xx/applyforinvite.php
— We can’t give out too much info about this movie tracker, aside from CN being the one of the most deeply developed, advanced trackers around. CN’s online application is currently unavailable.
- Current Stats:
- Maximum Users: 2,000
- Enabled Users: 1,792
- Torrents: 10,000+ (active on ‘browse’)
PtN
• https://xxxxxxxxx.xxx/comeandplay.php
— Similar to CN, we won’t provide information about PtN. Stats for this movie tracker have been withheld upon request.
Hermeticos.org
• http://www.hermeticos.org/invitereqeng.php
— This is one of the easiest online app forms; all you’ll need to supply is a couple of tracker names, as well as your usernames on them & a quick comment. Hermeticos is a ‘general’ Spanish tracker lists 7,838 active torrents (as of 01/17/2010).
Torrent.e2k.ru
• http://torrent.e2k.ru/signapp.php
— Perhaps torrent.e2k.ru is one of the toughest applications you’ll ever face - aspiring members will need to provide a screenshot of their torrent client in action (so they can witness your torrent speeds), as well as screenies from profile links on other trackers, among other things.
Wild-Bytes.net
• http://www.wild-bytes.net/userapp.php
— General tracker Wild-Bytes.net (formerly .org) has an appform which has been online for at least a year now, for those times when signups are not open publicly (like right now).
Peers.fm
• http://peers.fm/inviteme.php
— Russian tracker Peers.fm is currently accepting new applicants through their inviteme link. Translating through Google may trip you up on at least one of the questions, particularly this one, "How is the feast of leechers?". Erm, lolwut?
Torrent.lt
— Lithuania’s #2 most-popular private tracker (second only to Linkomanija), Torrent.lt offers a quick opportunity for new members to join - simply plug in your email address, fill in the captcha and agree to the rules.
Veinticuatrofps.com
• http://www.veinticuatrofps.com/tracker/ncta.php
— Spanish movie/film tracker Veinticuatrofps has two language options on their application form, thus English applicants need not bother to translate the page. Movie buffs will find this invite app to be a piece of cake.
FreeBitz
• http://freebitz.org/frogaard/inviteform.php
— FreeBitz - aka DanishT - is currently open for signups, in addition to their online invite form. In our attempt to register, the signup failed miserably - and an Alexa rank of 19 million suggests nothing much going on here.
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