Introduction
Downloading files is a common task that we do on our computers or servers.
In this article, we will explore how to download a file using cURL.
So, lets dive in and get started with the installation and usage of cURL!
Its important to note that cURL is a powerful tool with many features and options.
With cURL successfully installed on your system, youre now ready to start using it to download files.
This is the interface where you will execute the cURL commands to download files.
Keep in mind that the terminal or command prompt allows you to execute various commands, not just cURL.
Its a powerful tool that gives you direct access to the underlying operating system.
double-check to exercise caution while using the terminal, as executing incorrect commands can have unintended consequences.
However, keep in mind that by default, cURL will only display the downloaded content in the terminal.
This allows you to organize and easily locate the downloaded file on your system.
The file will be named file.txt and will be saved in the Documents folder under the users home directory.
This allows you to easily find and reach the file later on.
The progress of the download will be displayed with a progress bar.
With the progress bar, you might visually monitor the download and estimate the time remaining for completion.
Conclusion
Congratulations!
You have learned how to download files using cURL, a powerful and versatile command-line tool.
We then walked through the process of opening the terminal or command prompt to execute cURL commands.
Take some time to explore the additional options and capabilities of cURL to further enhance your file downloading experiences.
