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| | + | '''Downloading''' is the process of receiving data from a remote system, like a server, onto your local computer. It's a core operation in computer networking and on the [[Internet]]. Essentially, you're copying a file or data stream from another computer to your own. |
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| − | '''Downloading''' is the process of receiving [[Data|data]] from a remote system, such as a [[Server (computing)|server]], onto a local [[Computer system|computer system]]. It is a fundamental operation in [[Computer networking|computer networking]] and the use of the [[Internet]]. When you download something, you are essentially copying a file or data stream from another computer to your own.
| + | The opposite is [uploading, where you send data from your local computer to a remote one. |
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| − | The opposite process, sending data from your local computer to a remote system, is called [[Upload (computing)|uploading]].
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| | == Overview == | | == Overview == |
| − | Downloading is the standard way to obtain files and content from the Internet or other networks. When you access a webpage, stream a video, or download a document, your [[Web browser]] or other [[Client program|client program]] is downloading data from a remote server. | + | Downloading is how you get files and content from the Internet. When you browse a webpage, stream video, or get a document, your [[Web browser]] or other [[Client program|client]] is downloading data. |
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| − | The speed of a download is determined by various factors, including the speed of the server, the network conditions (bandwidth, congestion), the protocol used, and the speed of the user's own internet connection and computer hardware.
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| − | == Download vs. Upload ==
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| − | The distinction between downloading and uploading is the direction of [[Data transfer]]:
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| − | : Transferring data '''from''' a remote system '''to''' a local system.
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| − | ; Uploading
| + | Download speed depends on the server, network conditions (bandwidth, congestion), protocol, and your internet connection/hardware. |
| − | : Transferring data '''from''' a local system '''to''' a remote system.
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| − | For example, when you save a file from a website, you are downloading. When you attach a file to an email, you are uploading. [[Torrenting]] involves both downloading from peers and uploading to peers simultaneously.
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| | == Common Download Protocols == | | == Common Download Protocols == |
| − | Various [[Network protocol|network protocols]] are used for downloading:
| + | Key protocols for downloading include: |
| − | * '''[[HTTP]] / [[HTTPS]]:''' Used by web browsers to download web pages, images, files, and stream media from web servers. HTTPS is the secure, encrypted version. | + | * '''[[HTTP]] / [[HTTPS]]:''' For web content (pages, images, files, streaming). HTTPS is secure. |
| − | * '''[[File Transfer Protocol|FTP]]:''' A traditional protocol for transferring files between a client and server. While still used, its lack of encryption makes it less secure than alternatives like SFTP or FTPS for transferring sensitive data. | + | * '''FTP:''' Traditional, but insecure as it sends data in plain text. |
| − | * '''SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol):''' A secure file transfer protocol that runs over [[SSH]] (Secure Shell). It encrypts both authentication and data transfer. | + | * '''SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol):''' Secure, runs over [[SSH]], encrypting all data. |
| − | * '''Protocols used by file-sharing software:''' Protocols like [[BitTorrent]]'s peer-to-peer protocol are designed for efficient file distribution by downloading pieces of a file from multiple sources simultaneously. | + | * '''[[BitTorrent]]:''' Peer-to-peer protocol for efficient, distributed file sharing. |
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| − | == Specific Use Case: Downloading from Pulsed Media Seedboxes ==
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| − | [[Seedbox|Pulsed Media Seedboxes]] are remote [[Server (computing)|servers]] where users can download and store files, often related to [[Torrenting]]. Downloading from a seedbox means transferring the files stored on the seedbox server to your local computer. Pulsed Media offers several methods for users to download their files:
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| − | == Tutorials: Downloading from Seedboxes ==
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| − | Here are common methods for downloading files from your Pulsed Media seedbox or server:
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| − | === Via Browser (Web Interface) ===
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| − | Many applications and services hosted on a seedbox provide a [[Web interface|web interface]] that includes file management capabilities, allowing simple downloads directly through your web browser using [[HTTP]] or [[HTTPS]].
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| − | '''Steps:'''
| + | == Downloading from Pulsed Media Seedboxes == |
| − | 1. Open your web browser and navigate to the URL of your seedbox's web interface (e.g., the rTorrent web UI, or a file manager provided by Pulsed Media).
| + | [[Seedbox|Pulsed Media Seedboxes]] are remote [[Server (computing)|servers]] for downloading and storing files, often for Torrenting. Downloading from a seedbox means transferring these files to your local computer. Pulsed Media offers several ways: |
| − | 2. Log in if required.
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| − | 3. Navigate through the file structure shown in the web interface to locate the file(s) you want to download.
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| − | 4. Click on the file name, or right-click and select a "Download" option from the context menu provided by the interface.
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| − | 5. Your web browser will initiate the download, saving the file to your local computer's default download location (or prompting you to choose a location).
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| − | '''Note:''' This method is convenient for individual files or small numbers of files. Downloading large directories may require the web interface to first compress them into a `.zip` or `.tar.gz` archive, which can take time depending on the file size and seedbox CPU. | + | === Via Browser === |
| | + | Many seedbox web interfaces let you download files directly through your web browser using [[HTTP]] or [[HTTPS]]. |
| | + | 1. Go to your seedbox's web interface URL. |
| | + | 2. Log in. |
| | + | 3. Find the file(s) you want. |
| | + | 4. Click to download. |
| | + | This is easy for single or small files. Large folders might need to be zipped first. |
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| − | === Via SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) === | + | === Via SFTP (Recommended) === |
| − | SFTP is a secure and highly recommended method for transferring files to and from your seedbox. It runs over the [[SSH]] protocol and encrypts all data transferred. | + | SFTP is a secure and highly recommended method, encrypting all data via [[SSH]]. |
| − | | + | 1. Open your SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla). |
| − | '''Prerequisites:'''
| + | 2. In Site Manager or quickconnect: |
| − | * An SFTP client application installed on your local computer (e.g., FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck, or command-line `sftp`).
| + | * Protocol: `SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol` |
| − | * Your seedbox server's IP address or hostname.
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| − | * Your SSH/SFTP username and password or SSH key provided by Pulsed Media.
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| − | * The SSH port (usually 22).
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| − | '''Steps (using a graphical SFTP client like FileZilla):'''
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| − | 1. Open your SFTP client.
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| − | 2. In the connection/quickconnect bar (or Site Manager), enter the following: | |
| | * Host: `your_seedbox_server_ip` (or hostname) | | * Host: `your_seedbox_server_ip` (or hostname) |
| − | * Port: `22` (or the specific SSH port if different) | + | * Port: `22` (or custom SSH port) |
| | * Username: `your_ssh_username` | | * Username: `your_ssh_username` |
| − | * Password: `your_ssh_password` (or configure SSH key authentication) | + | * Password: `your_ssh_password` (or use SSH key) |
| − | 3. Click "Connect". | + | 3. Connect. |
| − | 4. The client will connect and display two panels: your local file system on one side and the seedbox's file system on the other. | + | 4. Drag and drop files from the seedbox side to your local side. |
| − | 5. Navigate to the location of the file(s) you want to download on the seedbox side.
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| − | 6. Navigate to the desired download location on your local computer side.
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| − | 7. Select the file(s) or folder(s) on the seedbox side, right-click, and choose "Download", or drag and drop them from the seedbox side to your local side.
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| − | 8. The SFTP client will transfer the files.
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| − | === Via SSH (SCP or Command-Line Tools) === | + | === Via SSH (Command-Line) === |
| − | For users comfortable with the [[Command-line interface|command line]], tools like `scp` (Secure Copy Protocol) provide a fast and secure way to download files using SSH. | + | For command-line users, `scp` (Secure Copy Protocol) offers a fast, secure way to download files via SSH. |
| − | | + | 1. Open your local terminal/SSH client. |
| − | '''Prerequisites:'''
| + | 2. Use `scp` to download a file: |
| − | * An SSH client installed on your local computer (Terminal on Linux/macOS, PuTTY or OpenSSH in Command Prompt/PowerShell on Windows).
| + | `scp -P port user@server:/remote/file /local/destination` |
| − | * Your seedbox server's IP address or hostname.
| + | 3. Use `-r` for directories: |
| − | * Your SSH username and password or SSH key.
| + | `scp -P port -r user@server:/remote/directory /local/destination_directory` |
| − | * The SSH port (usually 22).
| + | You'll be prompted for your SSH password or use SSH keys. |
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| − | '''Steps (using the `scp` command from your local machine):'''
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| − | 1. Open your local terminal or SSH client. | |
| − | 2. Use the `scp` command with the following syntax to download a single file: | |
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| − | scp -P your_ssh_port your_ssh_username@your_seedbox_server_ip:/path/to/remote/file /path/to/local/destination
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| − | * Replace `your_ssh_port` (usually 22).
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| − | * Replace `your_ssh_username` and `your_seedbox_server_ip`.
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| − | * Replace `/path/to/remote/file` with the full path to the file on your seedbox.
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| − | * Replace `/path/to/local/destination` with the path where you want to save the file on your local machine.
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| − | * You will be prompted for your SSH password (or use SSH keys).
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| − | 3. To download an entire directory (folder), use the `-r` flag for recursive copy: | |
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| − | scp -P your_ssh_port -r your_ssh_username@your_seedbox_server_ip:/path/to/remote/directory /path/to/local/destination_directory
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| − | * Replace placeholders as above.
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| − | '''Note:''' Command-line tools like `wget` or `curl` are typically used *on the seedbox itself* to download files *to the seedbox* from other web sources, not for downloading files *from* the seedbox *to* your local computer using your local command line. | |
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| | == Legal Responsibility for Downloads == | | == Legal Responsibility for Downloads == |
| | + | [[Pulsed Media]], as a provider of [[Internet hosting service|hosting services]] (including [[Seedbox|seedboxes]] and [[Server (computing)|servers]]), provides the network infrastructure and resources. |
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| − | [[Pulsed Media]], like other providers of [[Internet hosting service|hosting services]] including [[Seedbox|seedboxes]] and [[Server (computing)|servers]], provides the network infrastructure, [[Computer hardware|hardware]], and basic [[System software|system software]] resources. They grant users access to a remote [[Computer system|computer system]] and network connectivity.
| + | '''However, Pulsed Media is NOT responsible for the specific data or content that users download, store, or distribute using their services. Users are SOLELY responsible for ensuring that all content downloaded, stored, or shared complies with all applicable laws, including [[Copyright]] and intellectual property laws.''' |
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| − | However, Pulsed Media is **not responsible** for the specific [[Data]] or content that users choose to download, store, or distribute using their allocated services.
| + | Downloading or distributing copyrighted material without authorization is illegal. Users must adhere to Pulsed Media's [[Terms of service]], which prohibit illegal activities. |
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| − | * Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any [[Data]] they download, store, or share using their Pulsed Media seedbox or server complies with all applicable [[Legality|laws]], including [[Copyright]] and intellectual property laws.
| + | '''Pulsed Media is not responsible for illegal downloads or copyrighted material on their services. Users bear full legal responsibility for all content and activities on their accounts.''' |
| − | * Downloading or distributing copyrighted material without proper authorization is illegal.
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| − | * Users must adhere to the [[Terms of service]] provided by Pulsed Media, which prohibit illegal activities.
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| − | '''Pulsed Media is not responsible for illegal downloads or copyrighted material stored or distributed by users on their services.''' Users bear full legal responsibility for the content and activities conducted using their accounts. | |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |
| − | * [[Upload (computing)]]
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| − | * [[File transfer]]
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| − | * [[Client–server model]]
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| − | * [[Network protocol]]
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| | * [[HTTP]] | | * [[HTTP]] |
| | * [[SFTP]] | | * [[SFTP]] |
| | * [[SSH]] | | * [[SSH]] |
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| − | * [[Web interface]]
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| − | * [[Torrenting]]
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | * [https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/network-layer/what-is-downloading/ Cloudflare: What is Downloading?]
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| − | * [https://www.ssh.com/academy/ssh/sftp SSH.com: What is SFTP?]
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| − | * [https://www.ssh.com/academy/ssh/scp SSH.com: What is SCP?]
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| − | * [https://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla Official Website] (Example SFTP client)
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| − | * [https://pulsedmedia.com/ Pulsed Media Official Website]
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| − | * [https://pulsedmedia.com/terms-of-service.php Pulsed Media Terms of Service] (Example link, verify actual URL)
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| − | [[Category:Data transfer]] | + | [[Category:Information]] |
| − | [[Category:Computer networking]] | + | [[Category:Guides]] |
| − | [[Category:File transfer]]
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| − | [[Category:Internet]]
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| − | [[Category:Technical terms]]
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| − | [[Category:Pulsed Media]]
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| − | [[Category:Seedbox]]
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Downloading
Downloading is the process of receiving data from a remote system, like a server, onto your local computer. It's a core operation in computer networking and on the Internet. Essentially, you're copying a file or data stream from another computer to your own.
The opposite is [uploading, where you send data from your local computer to a remote one.
Overview
Downloading is how you get files and content from the Internet. When you browse a webpage, stream video, or get a document, your Web browser or other client is downloading data.
Download speed depends on the server, network conditions (bandwidth, congestion), protocol, and your internet connection/hardware.
Common Download Protocols
Key protocols for downloading include:
- HTTP / HTTPS: For web content (pages, images, files, streaming). HTTPS is secure.
- FTP: Traditional, but insecure as it sends data in plain text.
- SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol): Secure, runs over SSH, encrypting all data.
- BitTorrent: Peer-to-peer protocol for efficient, distributed file sharing.
Downloading from Pulsed Media Seedboxes
Pulsed Media Seedboxes are remote servers for downloading and storing files, often for Torrenting. Downloading from a seedbox means transferring these files to your local computer. Pulsed Media offers several ways:
Via Browser
Many seedbox web interfaces let you download files directly through your web browser using HTTP or HTTPS.
1. Go to your seedbox's web interface URL.
2. Log in.
3. Find the file(s) you want.
4. Click to download.
This is easy for single or small files. Large folders might need to be zipped first.
Via SFTP (Recommended)
SFTP is a secure and highly recommended method, encrypting all data via SSH.
1. Open your SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla).
2. In Site Manager or quickconnect:
* Protocol: `SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol`
* Host: `your_seedbox_server_ip` (or hostname)
* Port: `22` (or custom SSH port)
* Username: `your_ssh_username`
* Password: `your_ssh_password` (or use SSH key)
3. Connect.
4. Drag and drop files from the seedbox side to your local side.
Via SSH (Command-Line)
For command-line users, `scp` (Secure Copy Protocol) offers a fast, secure way to download files via SSH.
1. Open your local terminal/SSH client.
2. Use `scp` to download a file:
`scp -P port user@server:/remote/file /local/destination`
3. Use `-r` for directories:
`scp -P port -r user@server:/remote/directory /local/destination_directory`
You'll be prompted for your SSH password or use SSH keys.
Legal Responsibility for Downloads
Pulsed Media, as a provider of hosting services (including seedboxes and servers), provides the network infrastructure and resources.
However, Pulsed Media is NOT responsible for the specific data or content that users download, store, or distribute using their services. Users are SOLELY responsible for ensuring that all content downloaded, stored, or shared complies with all applicable laws, including Copyright and intellectual property laws.
Downloading or distributing copyrighted material without authorization is illegal. Users must adhere to Pulsed Media's Terms of service, which prohibit illegal activities.
Pulsed Media is not responsible for illegal downloads or copyrighted material on their services. Users bear full legal responsibility for all content and activities on their accounts.
See also
