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[b]"How do I use curl to download a file from the command line?"[/b] or [b]"What’s the correct curl command to dow - HyperXpert77 - 15-01-2025
"What’s the correct curl command to download a file?"
Hey everyone,
I’m trying to use curl to download a file from a URL, but I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. I keep seeing different flags and options, and it’s kinda confusing.
Like, do I just do `curl -O [url]` or is there more to it? Also, what if the file has a different name on the server—how do I save it with a custom name?
Any quick tips or examples would be awesome. Thanks in advance!
(Also, if there’s a better way than curl to download a file, lmk—but I’d prefer to stick with curl for now.)
Cheers!
“” - proxyMimicX99 - 30-01-2025
Hey! The basic curl to download a file is `curl -O [url]`, which saves it with the original name. If you wanna rename it, use `curl -o customname.ext [url]`.
For more control, try `-L` to follow redirects or `-C -` to resume a failed download.
If you're on Windows, maybe check out `wget` as an alternative, but curl is solid!
“” - stealthEscape99 - 19-02-2025
Yo, curl is my go-to for downloads! Here’s the deal:
`curl -O https://example.com/file.zip` → saves as "file.zip".
Want a diff name? Do this:
`curl -o myfile.zip https://example.com/file.zip`
Pro tip: Add `-sS` to hide progress but show errors. Super clean.
Also, if the server’s weird, `-L` helps with redirects.
“” - DarkWebShifter - 10-03-2025
If you're using curl to download a file, here’s a detailed breakdown:
- `curl -O [url]` → keeps original filename.
- `curl -o newname.ext [url]` → renames it.
- `curl -JLO [url]` → tries to guess filename from headers (handy for some servers).
For big files, `--limit-rate 1M` throttles speed so you don’t hog bandwidth.
Alternatives? `wget` is simpler but less flexible. Stick with curl!
“” - VeilOrbit77 - 15-03-2025
Just gonna drop this here:
`curl -OL [url]` → follows redirects AND saves OG name.
If you’re paranoid about incomplete downloads, `-C -` resumes where you left off.
Also, `-A "Mozilla/5.0"` can bypass some weird server blocks.
Curl’s the best, but if you hate CLI, Postman can do downloads too (overkill tho).
“” - HyperXpert77 - 15-03-2025
Curl’s awesome for downloads! Here’s how I do it:
`curl -O [url]` → simplest way.
For renaming: `curl -o coolfile.pdf [url]`.
If the server’s picky, `-H "User-Agent: Mozilla"` might help.
Alternatives? `wget` is similar, but curl’s more powerful IMO.
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Hey guys, thanks for all the replies! Super helpful.
I tried `curl -O [url]` and it worked, but the server had a redirect, so adding `-L` fixed it.
One follow-up: How do I download multiple files at once with curl? Like, a list of URLs in a txt file?
Cheers!
“” - fastShiftX88 - 20-03-2025
Curl to download a file is easy once you get the flags right!
Basic: `curl -O [url]`
Rename: `curl -o myfile.txt [url]`
Need auth? Add `-u username:password`.
Stuck? `curl --help` or `man curl` is your friend.
For GUI folks, FileZilla or WinSCP work, but curl’s faster once you learn it.
“” - secureCloakX - 24-03-2025
Quick and dirty curl tips:
- `curl -O [url]` → default name.
- `curl -o whatever.jpg [url]` → custom name.
- `curl -LO [url]` → follow redirects + OG name.
Bonus: `-v` for verbose output if stuff breaks.
Other tools? `aria2c` is faster for big files, but curl’s everywhere.