Network

The wget command

Downloads files from the internet with a single command.

Syntax

wget [opciones] <url>

Most useful options

-OSaves with the name you give
-cContinues a broken download
-qNo progress bar

Copy-ready examples

$ wget miguelacm.esDownload a page
$ wget -c archivo.zipResume a download

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • It downloads into the current folder with the remote file name.

Related commands

curltarscp

FAQ

Can I download a whole folder?

Not directly: for that there are other tools or a compressed file.

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