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title: "Bulk Operations: Download-Link"
slug: "bulk-operations-download-link"
updated: 2025-10-28T13:33:38Z
published: 2025-10-28T13:33:38Z
canonical: "docs.unqork.io/bulk-operations-download-link"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.unqork.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bulk Operations: Download-Link

> [!WARNING]
> All BDO endpoints are only accessible to Creator and Express Administrator users in Unqork.

The **Bulk Operations (BO) Download-Link** API endpoint generates a URL address for exporting data out of the Unqork platform. For example, you could use the [Bulk Data Operation: Export API Endpoint](/v1/docs/bulk-data-operations-export) to export submission data into the Unqork Cloud, then generate a download link to retrieve the file. You can generate a download link using curl, Postman, or any other service that supports a POST request.

After generating a download link, you can download the submission data using a web browser, Postman, or any service that supports a request.

> Discover how to set up API calls using a third-party program, view our [Testing API Endpoints Using Third-Party Applications](/v1/docs/testing-api-endpoints-using-third-party-applications) article.

> [!TIP]
> Test the BO Download-Link endpoint using the Unqork Services page. To access the Unqork Services page, enter the following address into your browser:` https://{environment}.unqork.io/fbu/uapi/docs/documentation/#/Bulk%20Operations/createDownloadLink`. Replace `{environment}` with the name of your Unqork environment.

## Creating a Download-Link Using Bulk Operations

BO Download-Link uses the HTTP POST method and the following endpoint: `https://{environment}.unqork.io/fbu/uapi/bulkOperations/download-link`. Replace `{environment}` with the name of your Unqork environment.

Insert the following into the request body:

```json
{"fileLocation": "string"}
```

The following parameter is available for the Bulk Data Download-Link schema:

| Key | Possible Values | Description | Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| fileLocation | string (no spaces) | Enter the Unqork Cloud file `location` key's value generated from the BDO Export operation. For example, `unqorkResource/export/78bdc-df4a-41a61/0.csv.` > [!TIP] > You can find the [Unqork Cloud file location](/v1/docs/bulk-data-operations-export#location) using the BDO Get Job Details endpoint targeting the BDO Export's `id` value. | Optional |

### Example Response

In the BO Download-Link response below, the downloadLink field contains the address of the exported file for download:

```json
{
    "downloadLink": "/files/6734ce93abs9a01036b3f07c"
}
```

## Retrieving a File Using the Download Link

After generating a download link value, create a call using a web browser, Postman, or other API service.

Use the following endpoint: `https://{{environment}}/api{{createFileDownloadLink}}`. Replace `{{environment}}` with the name of your Unqork environment, and `{{createFileDownloadLink}}` with the `downloadLink` value. For example, `https://training.unqork.io/api/files/6734ce93abs9a01036b3f07c`.

### Downloading Data Using Postman

To download the data using Postman:

1. In the Body Response window, next to the **Save Response** button, click the ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/ellipsis_grey_icon(6).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T00%3A50%3A26Z&se=2026-10-29T01%3A50%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=MbejqUdb2TewnPD0aQHxF3XaP4O%2F1XXOTiAQ75yF%2FVQ%3D) (**ellipsis**) button.
2. From the drop-down, select **Save Response to file**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Postman_DownloadResponse_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T00%3A50%3A26Z&se=2026-10-29T01%3A50%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=MbejqUdb2TewnPD0aQHxF3XaP4O%2F1XXOTiAQ75yF%2FVQ%3D)
3. Enter a name for the file and specify a local location where you want to download the file.
4. Click **Save**. The file saves in the format specified during the [BDO Export](/v1/docs/bulk-data-operations-export) operation.

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