Networking

wget

Downloads files from the web.

wget is a non-interactive downloader commonly used for files, mirrors, and scripts.

Syntax
wget [options] URL

Arguments explained

  • URL is the file or page to download.
  • -O chooses output filename.
  • -c continues a partial download.
  • -r downloads recursively.

Common examples

Download a file
wget https://example.com/file.iso

Saves the file using its remote name.

Resume a download
wget -c https://example.com/big.iso

Continues a partially downloaded file if supported.

wget Command
FieldDetails
Commandwget
CategoryNetworking
Primary useDownloads files from the web.
Syntaxwget [options] URL