¶ Intro
When it comes to downloading files from your Remote GigaDrive server, the HTTP protocol is generally faster than FTP. This is because most ISPs do not throttle HTTP traffic, allowing for quicker and more reliable downloads.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of downloading files using two specific apps: Simple Browser and Advanced Browser. These apps are currently exempt from bandwidth accounting, which means you can download files without affecting your bandwidth limits.
Let’s get started!
Note: For the most up-to-date information on bandwidth-exempt apps, please refer to the Exempted Apps section on your bandwidth status page.
¶ Download Managers
Downloading files using a regular browser such as chrome, edge may not be the most efficient option and can result in slower speeds and a less reliable experience. For this reason, we highly recommend using a dedicated download manager to optimize your download speed and ensure a smoother process.
- Recommended Download Managers:
- JDownloader (Windows, Linux, MacOSX, Synology NAS)
- Internet Download Manager (IDM) (Windows)
- Xtreme Download Manager (XDM) (Windows)
- Free Download Manager (FDM) (Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android)
¶ Internet Download Manager (IDM)
¶ Simple Browser/Advanced Browser
- Navigate to your Applications Manager page and search for
simple-browseroradvanced-browser. - If it is not already installed, Click Install button to open the installation window and tap Install to start the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, click Access icon to open the Access Info page.
- Then click Download button right beside the label
IDM Configuration. It will download a.regfile to your computer. - Once downloaded, double click on the
.regfile to directly import configuration to the Windows Registry for IDM (Internet Download Manager) software. - After importing, reboot your IDM app. To reboot, exit your IDM app from
File->Exitand re-open it. - If you would like to confirm that the logins are added successfully, then navigate to
Downloads->Options->Saved Loginstab.
- If the logins are added properly, then you should see the hostname listed here
- On your dashboard, click Go To Application button to open the application’s home page.
- Browse through the files and click on any one you wish to download. IDM will automatically handle the download process and fill in the login details for you.
¶ Xtreme Download Manager (XDM)
¶ Simple Browser/Advanced Browser
- Navigate to your Applications Manager page and search for
simple-browseroradvanced-browser. - If it is not already installed, Click Install button to open the installation window and tap Install to start the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, click Access icon to open the Access Info page.
- Copy the relevant info like
Hostname,UsernameandPassword.
- Open XDM on your computer and navigate to
Settings->Settingspage.
- Switch to the
Password Managerpage.
- Enter all required details
- On your dashboard, click Go To Application button to open the application’s home page.
- Browse through the files and click on any one you wish to download. Download should start automatically.
¶ Free Download Manager (FDM)
¶ Simple Browser/Advanced Browser
- Navigate to your Applications Manager page and search for
simple-browseroradvanced-browser. - If it is not already installed, Click Install button to open the installation window and tap Install to start the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, click Access icon to open the Access Info page.
- Copy the relevant info like
Hostname,UsernameandPassword.
- On your dashboard, click Go To Application button to open the application’s home page.
- Browse through the files and click on any one you wish to download. Right click on it and select Copy Link. You can also click on the file to attempt download directly.
- Once you’ve added the download to XDM, you will be prompted to enter username and password. Simply enter the logins copied previously.
- Make sure to turn on the option
Remember meand press ok. You will not be prompted for logins for future downloads.
¶ Jdownloader 2
¶ Simple Browser/Advanced Browser
- Navigate to your Applications Manager page and search for
simple-browseroradvanced-browser. - If it is not already installed, Click Install button to open the installation window and tap Install to start the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, click Access icon to open the Access Info page.
- Copy the relevant info like
Hostname,UsernameandPassword.
- Open Jdownloader 2 on your computer and navigate to
Settings->Settings->Basic Authenticationpage.
- Click the
Addbutton.
- Enter all required details
- On your dashboard, click Go To Application button to open the application’s home page.
- Browse through the files and click on any one you wish to download. Right click on it and select Copy Link.
- Open Jdownloader again. If the download link is not captured automatically, then paste the link by pressing CTRL + V. The download link should be captured instantly as you can see in the screenshot below.
- Right click on it and select
Start Downloadsoption.
