How do I download a file with curl? Quick help needed! or What’s the best way to download a file with

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Dude, I swear by curl for downloads. Here’s my go-to command:

`curl -LO https://example.com/file.zip`

The `-L` handles redirects, `-O` keeps the OG name. If you need auth, slap on `-u user:pass`.

Also, check if the file exists—sometimes the URL’s just wrong. Try wget if curl’s being stubborn (`wget https://example.com/file.zip`).

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