How to Pass Username and Password in Wget Command?

Passing Username and Password in Wget Command

When using the wget command to download content from a website that requires authentication, you may need to pass your username and password. Here's how you can do it:

1. Basic Authentication: If the website uses basic authentication, you can simply include your credentials in the wget command using the following syntax:
   wget --http-user=USERNAME --http-password=PASSWORD URL
2. Using .netrc File: Alternatively, you can store your credentials in a .netrc file and reference it in the wget command. First, create a .netrc file with the following format:
   machine WEBSITE_URL login USERNAME password PASSWORD
   Then, use the following wget command to download content:
   wget --netrc=FILE_PATH URL

By following these methods, you can securely pass your username and password in the wget command and access authenticated content from websites.