Linux how to download a folder from command line – what's the easiest way? or What’s the best command

If you’re on a shared server and can’t install stuff, `scp` or `rsync` are your best bets for linux how to download a folder from command line.

But if you’re downloading from HTTP/HTTPS, `wget -r` might work, but it’ll grab EVERYTHING linked, so be careful.

Pro tip: Use `--no-parent` to avoid crawling up directories.