How to Install Wget

Serena
22 Jul, 2024

In this article, we have explained how to install Wget. It is a free and open-source command-line tool for retrieving files from the Internet. Wget (short for “Web Get”) is available for various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Here’s how to install Wget:

Log in to your server using SSH.
```
ssh user@your_server_ip -port
```
Using the subsequent command, install on Ubuntu 18.04 or a similar version.
```
sudo apt-get install wget
```
For Installing on CentOS 7 or Earlier version, run the following command:
```
sudo yum install wget
```

Wget is particularly useful for downloading large files or automating the download process. It is widely used by system administrators, developers, and advanced users who need an efficient and automated way to fetch files from the web.

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