Chrome Not Opening Magnet Links [top]

Add a named URL Protocol (leave the value empty).

If you see "magnet": true under excluded_schemes , change it to "magnet": false and save the file. Use the Registry Editor (Windows) If "MAGNET" is missing from your Windows protocol list: Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes . Right-click > New > Key and name it magnet . Set the (Default) value to URL:magnet . chrome not opening magnet links

Under Magnet > shell > open > command, ensure the "Data" field points correctly to your torrent client’s .exe file (e.g., "C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe" "%1"). Reset Your Torrent Client Settings Add a named URL Protocol (leave the value empty)

Which you use (e.g., qBittorrent, uTorrent, Transmission)? Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes

Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Click Clear data. Restart Chrome and try the link again. Check for Conflicting Extensions

In some cases, corrupted cache or cookie data can interfere with how Chrome processes site scripts, including those that trigger magnet links. Press Ctrl + Shift + Del in Chrome.

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