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Yeij
2 years agoHelpful | Level 5
Failed download when trying to download large file
Hi, I've been trying to download an 84.2 GB mp4 file for the past two weeks, but every time it fails. I've got an ethernet cable, tried different browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Edge), tried a VPN, tried ...
- 2 years ago
I'll close this thread now since I've found a solution. I downloaded the desktop app and synced the shared folder onto my computer. I also upgraded to Dropbox Plus but I'm not sure if that's required. Anyways, thanks for the suggestions, Jay.
Yeij
Helpful | Level 5
I'll close this thread now since I've found a solution. I downloaded the desktop app and synced the shared folder onto my computer. I also upgraded to Dropbox Plus but I'm not sure if that's required. Anyways, thanks for the suggestions, Jay.
ckckck
9 months agoNew member | Level 2
Dropbox Plus is not needed. You can download from command line using `wget`. E.g. `wget https://www.dropbox.com/link/to/largefile?dl=0` (link copied from dropbox online) works.
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