Copy-ready commandwget — Basic Usage
wget -O file.zip https://example.com/file.zipRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use wget for a standard administrative task.
wget -O file.zip https://example.com/file.zipOriginal command
Download a file.
wget -O file.zip https://example.com/file.zipCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.