Chrome Download manager vs sftp
reddit / selfhosted

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Blackops12345678910 · 2023-10-26 17:15

I am investigating which option is best for downloading large files
(50gb*). Seems like chrome is not fault tolerant as if it encounters a
network error, the download will flick to failed which then requires
you to manually resume it. Of course that is a problem when your
running the download overnight

Winscp seems to have an option to automatically reconnect if a
disconnect occurs which seems to be a more fault tolerant approach

Any advice would be appreciated as to the best method

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ElevenNotes · 2023-10-26 17:51

aria2

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Blackops12345678910 · 2023-10-26 17:55

Added a note in the original post. Gonna be hosting these servers so
I’m coming at it from the ppl perspective of which is the best
approach for end users

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ElevenNotes · 2023-10-26 17:58

https via nginx

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thekrautboy · 2023-10-26 19:36

aria2 is not a server, its a download client, for end users.

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Blackops12345678910 · 2023-10-26 19:40

Yep am aware. Command line isn’t going to be friendly tho for end
users

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thekrautboy · 2023-10-26 19:41

https://github.com/mayswind/AriaNg and pyloadng is also a good option.

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Hungry_Acanthaceae78 · 2023-11-02 00:57

have an [sftp server](https://www.sysax.com/server/?rfrr=adbv4baa)
that is reliable especially in terms of copying and moving larger file
sizes, sftp is better too if you are transferring sensitive data as it
ensures data security and integrity with ssh key packets integrated to
the application