In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Wget on MacOS, Windows and Linux.
How to Install Wget on Linux
To install Wget on Linux Ubuntu/Debian use the apt-get command.
$ apt-get install wgetAnd verify installation with the wget command with the --version flag.
$ wget --versionHow to Install Wget on MacOS
To install on Mac OS, first check if it is already installed. If not, install Homebrew and the use the brew install wget command in the Terminal.
Install Wget on Mac OS:
- Check if Wget is Installed
Open Terminal and type
wget -V - Install Homebrew
In Terminal type the following command:
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)" - Install Wget
In Terminal Type the following command:
brew install wget
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How to Install Wget on Windows
1. Check if Wget is installed
Open Command-line and type wget -V
2. Download wget for Windows and install the package
Go to eternallybored.org to install the wget package for Windows.
3. Copy the wget.exe file into Your System
Add the downloaded wget.exe file into your C:\Windows\System32 folder. Simply copy it from one location to the other.
4. Verify the Installation on Windows
Open Command-line and type wget -V
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