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Control aria2 remotely from iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

aria2 runs headless from the command line. BitRemote gives it a native interface on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can monitor activity, review queues, and manage remote download tasks without SSH or a web frontend.

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Why use BitRemote with aria2

If you already run aria2 on a NAS, VPS, seedbox, or home server, BitRemote gives you a native interface on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for checking progress and controlling download tasks while you are away from your main machine. It works as a native alternative to browser-based aria2 frontends, using the same JSON-RPC interface.

What you can do

  • Review active, waiting, stopped, and completed aria2 tasks.
  • Add downloads by URL, magnet link, or .torrent file, or open a .torrent file from another app.
  • Pause, resume, and remove tasks remotely.
  • Watch transfer speeds and per-task progress from iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  • Open a task to see its files, plus the trackers of a BitTorrent download.
  • Follow a monitored task on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, or in the Mac menu bar, and get a notification when it completes.

How BitRemote helps with your workflow

  • Monitor remote download jobs while away from your desk.
  • Manage self-hosted aria2 setups on a NAS or home server.
  • Know when a long download finishes without keeping a terminal or browser tab open.
  • Replace a web frontend with a native app that talks to the same RPC interface.
  • Add your aria2 server once and find it on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud sync.

FAQ

How do I connect BitRemote to aria2?
Run aria2 with its RPC interface enabled, then enter the RPC address and your secret token in BitRemote.
Can I access aria2 remotely when I am away from home?
Yes, if your server is reachable. BitRemote connects to the address you provide, so it works on your home network out of the box. To reach aria2 from outside, use your own remote access, such as a VPN, Tailscale, a reverse proxy, or port forwarding with dynamic DNS.
Does BitRemote work over HTTPS or with a self-signed certificate?
Yes. You can connect over HTTPS, with an option to allow self-signed or otherwise untrusted certificates.
What can I add to aria2 from my iPhone?
Paste a magnet link or a direct download link, or pick a .torrent file. You can also share a .torrent into BitRemote from Safari or the Files app.
Is BitRemote an aria2 GUI?
Yes. BitRemote is a native aria2 GUI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It talks to the same RPC interface that web frontends use, so nothing extra needs to run on your server.
What port does BitRemote use to reach aria2?
aria2's RPC interface listens on port 6800 by default. Enter your server address and that port in BitRemote, or use the custom port you set with the rpc-listen-port option.
What can aria2 download?
aria2 handles HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink downloads. BitRemote lets you add and manage those tasks from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Does BitRemote have notifications or home screen widgets?
Yes. When you monitor a task, you can follow its progress on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, or in the Mac menu bar, and get a notification when it completes or fails. The Client Dashboard widget shows task counts, free space, and share ratio for the downloaders you choose.