If so, you may have a problem with the magnet link, torrent client, or internet tool.

Thankfully, there are simple solutions to make magnet links work properly again.

magnet on a transparent background attracting flash lightening

Magnet links are used to download torrentsand are considered superior to downloading a torrent file.

To determine whether the problem is link-specific, try opening another magnet link from the same website.

If other links work, it’s likely a link-specific issuesomething beyond your control.

changing the default torrent client for magnet links in registry editor

If other links also don’t work, the problem may be specific to the website.

To do that, go to any other website hosting the magnet links and venture to open them.

Thus, you’ll have to change the default app to open magnet links.

copying the path to utorrent executable file from file properties window

Then, go to theShortcuttab and copy the path from theTargetfield.

The qBittorrent client has this setting.

During reinstallation, confirm you check the preference to handle Magnet URIs.

changing the file association settings in the qbittorrent client

So, to change the protocol handlers setting in Chrome, run with this:

6.

Install an Extension in Microsoft Edge

Edge doesn’t have a built-in setting to alter protocol handling.

So, you gotta install an extension to do that.

Selecting the File Types You Want uTorrent Client to Handle When Installing It

The next time you use Edge to open a magnet link, it will recognize your magnet link.

If you’re running Windows, refer to our guide onhow to allow apps through the Microsoft Defender firewall.

changing the protocol handlers settings in chrome

adding a new preference in firefox advanced preference settings

changing the value of newly created preference to false in firefox