Hey everyone, I’m trying to get a file from Google Drive onto my Linux server. I’ve got a link to the file, but I’m not sure how to download it directly. I tried using wget, but it didn’t work out. Is there a way to do this without having to download it to my computer first and then upload it to the server? I’d really appreciate any tips or tricks you might have for this. Maybe there’s a special command or tool I should be using? Thanks in advance for your help!
hey mate, i’ve used ‘rclone’ for this. it’s pretty sweet for google drive stuff. just set it up (bit fiddly at first), then use ‘rclone copy’ to grab files. works like a charm for me. no need to download to ur pc first. give it a shot!
I encountered a similar issue before and found that the ‘gdrive’ command-line tool proved to be the most effective solution. After installing the tool on my Linux server and completing the necessary authentication with my Google account, I was able to download files directly using a simple command such as ‘gdrive download [file-id]’. The file-id is the long string from your Google Drive link. This method eliminated the need to download files to an intermediary machine. I always take care to secure my authentication process, especially on shared servers, to ensure data integrity.
For direct Google Drive downloads to your Linux server, I’ve had success using the ‘gdown’ Python package. It’s specifically designed for Google Drive links and handles the authentication process seamlessly. First, install it via pip: ‘pip install gdown’. Then, you can use it like this:
Replace ‘YOUR_FILE_ID’ with the actual ID from your Google Drive link. This method has worked reliably for me, even with large files. Just ensure you have Python installed on your server. It’s a straightforward solution that doesn’t require complex setup or authentication steps.