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# Downloading Snapshots
You can download the snapshots using any method you prefer, but we recommend using [aria2c](https://aria2.github.io/) for fast and efficient downloads to your machine. You can install aria2c by running the following command in terminal:
```
sudo apt-get install aria2
```
1. Visit our [Snapshot](https://nodies.app/snapshot) page, where you can select the chain and type of snapshot you wish to download. You can also choose the download region for the best speed.
2. Copy the download URL, then use `aria2c` in terminal to download the snapshot:
```
aria2c -s 10 -x 10
```
{% hint style="info" %}
Replace `` with the URL copied from the [Snapshot](https://nodies.app/snapshot) page.
`-s ` refers to the # of segments to download
`-x ` refers to the # of connections allowed for this download
Together, these 2 options instruct aria2c to split the snapshot file into X segments and download them simultaneously. Visit [aria2c's manual page](https://aria2.github.io/manual/en/html/index.html) for more information and options.
{% endhint %}
3. (OPTIONAL) After downloading, verify the file by comparing the hashes:
```
sha256sum
```
{% hint style="info" %}
Replace `` with the downloaded file.
{% endhint %}
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