Download
Choose between Web Download, SFTP, and CLI Downloader based on how many files you need and whether you prefer browser, file client, or terminal workflows.
This section explains how to retrieve purchased files from TickTradingData.
Today, the practical methods are:
- Web Download for a small number of manual downloads
- SFTP for bulk or repeatable transfer with a file client
- CLI Downloader for interactive terminal-based bulk transfer
Which Method Should You Use?
| Method | Best for | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Web | manual browsing and a few daily files | Web Download |
| SFTP | bulk transfers and folder-based workflows | SFTP Download |
| CLI | interactive terminal-based bulk transfer | CLI Downloader |
Recommended Default
- Start with Web Download if you only need a few files.
- Start with SFTP Download if you are moving more than a few files or want a workflow you can repeat.
- Start with CLI Downloader if you prefer the terminal but do not want to navigate the SFTP tree manually.
Before You Choose
- buy the data first in Getting Started
- decide which output format you actually need in File Formats