How to find out the real download URL on download sites that use redirects
Problem
Let's say I want to download something with but the website that has the files I need redirects to a site which automatically chooses a mirror for me (and there's no static file URL provided). Downloading from such sites works with Firefox, but how do I get real url (not only the link to the redirect page) so I could download these files with ?
Error Output
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Fix for: How to find out the real download URL on download sites that use redirects
When you've started the transfer in Firefox, cancel it, and right click the download and hit "Copy download link". If you're using an older version, right click it and click on "Properties", and the link will be in the window which opens. In Chrome - run download as normal - then go to Menu - Downloads - and you should see the direct link which was used. Or press Ctrl + J to open the window.
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