Data Transfers · Downloads and large files

What does “Download needs a web link starting with http:// or https://” mean?

Short answer: Download only takes a web address. For files in a cloud account or another folder, choose Copy or Move and pick the source with the folder or cloud buttons; for the web, paste a full http:// or https:// link.

The Download operation is only for fetching a file from a web address. You've typed a folder path or a cloud location into the Link field, which Download can't use.

  • To bring files down from a connected cloud account or another folder, choose Copy (or Move) instead and pick the source with the folder or cloud buttons.
  • To download from the web, paste a full link that begins with http:// or https://.

Related: Download a file from a link · Copy, Move or Sync?

Applies to Storage Studio 4.16 and later · Last reviewed

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