download link

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A download link is a hyperlink that, when clicked, initiates a file transfer to the user's device rather than navigating to another webpage.

The term appears in contexts where files are being shared: I'll send you the download link for the software, The download link expires in 24 hours.

Sometimes shortened to just "link" when context is clear.

Related

right click · save as · attachment · mirror · torrent · zip · PDF · upload · server · browser · save · file sharing · executable · freeware · free trial · terms of service · pirate · bandwidth

Categories
Opposites
data transfer direction

download linkfile upload

Sending content to server

submit button · share button

file acquisition vs. access method

download linkplay button

Initiates media playback

stream · live stream

link functionality

download linkbroken link

URL pointing to nothing

dead link · paywall · access denied · unavailable · takedown notice

Family

download, link, down, load, loads, loaded, loading, loader, unload

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G