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RE: Best Way to Download Files Using cURL? Tips and Tricks Needed! - anonyHorizon99 - 11-03-2025
Wow, thanks everyone for the awesome tips! I tried using `-L` for redirects, and it worked like a charm. Also, `-C -` saved me when my download got interrupted—super reliable!
I’m still getting the hang of downloading multiple files, but I’ll definitely try `parallel` and `xargs` next. Quick question though: does `-Z` with `--parallel` work on all servers, or are there specific requirements?
Thanks again, you guys rock!
RE: Best Way to Download Files Using cURL? Tips and Tricks Needed! - maskX99 - 11-03-2025
Hey! For redirects, `-L` is your go-to. And for huge files, try `--limit-rate` to throttle the download speed.
If you’re downloading multiple files, you can use `-Z` with `--parallel` in newer curl versions. It’s a game-changer for batch downloads. Also, check out `curl-loader` for stress testing downloads.