Why Batch Download TeraBox Files on macOS?
If you regularly receive multiple TeraBox share links—photos from an event, a collection of PDFs, or a series of video clips—downloading each file one by one quickly becomes tedious. A **TeraBox direct download link** lets you bypass the web interface, but generating and managing dozens of links manually is still time‑consuming. Batch downloading on macOS solves both problems: you create a list of direct download URLs once, then let your Mac fetch all files automatically. This approach saves bandwidth, keeps your download folder organized, and lets you schedule large transfers for off‑peak hours.
Step‑by‑Step Guide to Using TeraLink for Batch Downloads
1. Install TeraLink (no registration required)
1. Open your browser and go to the official TeraLink website.
2. Click **Download for macOS** – the app is a lightweight .dmg file.
3. Drag the TeraLink icon into your **Applications** folder and launch it.
4. When prompted, allow the app to access your Downloads folder (required for saving the link list).
2. Collect the TeraBox share links you need
- Create a plain‑text file (e.g., `links.txt`) on your Desktop.
- Paste each TeraBox share URL on a separate line. Example:
```
https://terabox.com/s/abc123
https://terabox.com/s/def456
```
- Save the file.
3. Generate direct download links in bulk
1. Open **Terminal** (Applications → Utilities → Terminal).
2. Run the following command, replacing the path with your actual file location:
```
/Applications/TeraLink.app/Contents/MacOS/teralink -i ~/Desktop/links.txt -o ~/Desktop/direct_links.txt
```
- `-i` points to the input file containing the share links.
- `-o` specifies the output file where TeraLink will write the **TeraBox direct download links**.
3. After the command finishes, open `direct_links.txt` – you should see a list of ready‑to‑download URLs.
4. Use macOS `curl` or `wget` to download the files
- If you have **Homebrew**, install `wget` (optional) with `brew install wget`.
- Run a loop that reads each line and downloads the file:
```
while IFS= read -r url; do
curl -L -O "$url"
done < ~/Desktop/direct_links.txt
```
- `-L` follows redirects, and `-O` saves the file with its original name.
- For parallel downloads, replace the loop with `xargs -n 1 -P 4 curl -L -O < direct_links.txt` to run up to four downloads at once.
5. Verify and organize the downloads
- Once the process completes, check the **Downloads** folder for the expected number of files.
- Use Finder tags or create subfolders (e.g., `Photos`, `Docs`) to keep the batch organized.
Tips for Faster and Safer Batch Downloads
- **Schedule during off‑peak hours**: macOS’s `cron` or `launchd` can run the script at night, reducing the chance of throttling.
- **Check file size limits**: TeraBox may impose a per‑file size cap for free accounts. If a file exceeds the limit, TeraLink will return an error; split large archives before sharing.
- **Maintain privacy**: TeraLink only resolves links; it does not store any of your data. Keep the `links.txt` and `direct_links.txt` files on an encrypted disk if the shared content is sensitive.
- **Handle expired links**: If a share link has expired, TeraLink will indicate it in the output file. Refresh the original link before rerunning the batch.
- **Use a VPN for restricted networks**: Some corporate firewalls block TeraBox domains. A reputable VPN can bypass these restrictions while preserving download speed.
Conclusion
Batch downloading TeraBox files on macOS becomes effortless with TeraLink. By converting share URLs into **direct download links**, you eliminate the need for repetitive clicks, gain full control over download timing, and keep your files neatly organized. Follow the steps above, adapt the script to your workflow, and enjoy a smoother, faster way to retrieve large collections from TeraBox.