Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download Files from WordPress Sites without SSL Verification

If you've ever tried to download a file from a WordPress site, you may have noticed that you're directed to URLs that use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption. SSL is used to secure the connection between your browser and the web server, ensuring that any data you send or receive is secure.

However, there may be times when you need to download files from a WordPress site without SSL verification. This may be because the SSL certificate is expired or invalid, or because you need to download a file from a site that doesn't use SSL.

Fortunately, there is a way to skip SSL verification when downloading files from WordPress sites. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Find the File URL

First, you need to find the URL of the file you want to download. This can usually be found by clicking on a download link or button on the WordPress site.

Step 2: Copy the URL

Once you've found the URL, right-click on it and select "Copy" or use the shortcut "Ctrl+C" or "Command+C" to copy it to your clipboard.

Step 3: Open a Terminal or Command Prompt

Next, you need to open a terminal or command prompt. If you're on a Windows computer, press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, then type "cmd" and press Enter. If you're on a Mac, open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and click on "Terminal."

Step 4: Use cURL to Download the File

In the terminal or command prompt, type the following command:

curl -k -L [file URL] -o [filename]

Replace [file URL] with the URL of the file you want to download and [filename] with the name you want to give the downloaded file.

The "-k" flag tells cURL to allow insecure connections, while the "-L" flag tells cURL to follow any redirects (which may be necessary if the file is hosted elsewhere). The "-o" flag specifies the filename for the downloaded file.

Step 5: Press Enter to Download the File

Press Enter to execute the command. cURL will download the file and save it to your specified location.

And that's it! You've successfully downloaded a file from a WordPress site without SSL verification. Remember, however, that SSL is an important security feature, so only download files from trusted sources and use SSL whenever possible.