Windows curl.exe -L equivalent in Linux
Downloads or requests a URL while following redirects.
curl.exe -L
curl -L URL
curl -L URL
curl -L URL
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "curl.exe -L" is used to follow redirects. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "curl -L URL". Downloads or requests a URL while following redirects. This reference is grouped under Networking → HTTP.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows curl.exe -L maps to curl -L URL for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux networking for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Follow redirects
Downloads or requests a URL while following redirects.
curl -L URL
Follow redirects
curl --help
Show command help when supported
man curl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
curl -L URL
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: curl.exe -L
curl -L URLReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
curl -L URL | Follow redirects |
curl --help | Show command help when supported |
man curl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "curl -L URL" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | curl -L URL |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | curl -L URL |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | curl -L URL |
Same command on this distribution. |
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