Use -I if you only want to check the file size or headers without downloading the actual content. If you want to master this tool, let me know: Are you working on Windows, Mac, or Linux ? Do you need to automate these downloads with a script? Are you dealing with APIs that require headers or tokens ?
For sites requiring a username and password, use the -u flag.curl -u username:password -O example.com Using SSH/SFTP how to download a file using curl
The simplest way to download a file is to provide the URL. By default, curl outputs the file content to your terminal. To save it as a file, you must use specific flags. Use the -o Flag for Custom Filenames Use -I if you only want to check
Many download links use shortened URLs or redirects. By default, curl will not follow them. Use the -L flag to ensure curl reaches the final destination of the file.curl -L -O bit.ly Authentication and Security Are you dealing with APIs that require headers or tokens
