---
title: "Download a repository archive (zip)"
method: GET
path: "/repos/{owner}/{repo}/zipball/{ref}"
tags: ["repos"]
---

# Download a repository archive (zip)

`GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/zipball/{ref}`

Gets a redirect URL to download a zip archive for a repository. If you omit `:ref`, the repository’s default branch (usually
`main`) will be used. Please make sure your HTTP framework is configured to follow redirects or you will need to use
the `Location` header to make a second `GET` request.

> [!NOTE]
> For private repositories, these links are temporary and expire after five minutes. If the repository is empty, you will receive a 404 when you follow the redirect.

## Path parameters

- `owner` string, required
- `repo` string, required
- `ref` string, required

## Other responses

- `302` — Response

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