In this post, we will show an alternative method to bypass Mega download limits. Our previous post demonstrated a technique using a couple of different tools that stream the files like a video to your computer for downloading. Though that method bypasses Mega download limits, it still had some limitations like not downloading folders with sub-files, unable to download video files, and some other formats.
If this method doesn’t work for you, you can try this-
How to FIX Mega.Nz “Bandwidth Transfer Quota Exceeded” Error: 4 New Methods
In this method to bypass Mega download limits, we’re going to use a tool created by Tonikelope called MegaBasterd. MegaBasterd is an open-source program available on GitHub for a free download. It appears to be updated regularly, and giving Tonikelope a tip for his handy work isn’t a bad idea.
One crucial step to bypass Mega download limits is that you will need a series of proxy addresses. The more you have, the more it can rotate through the list for a fast and successful download.
Paid services like the ones offered on US-proxy.org, will allow access to premium proxies and quicker downloads. However, if you pay for a proxy service, you might as well consider just paying for Mega since it’s already a low-cost cloud service.
Install MegaBasterd and Bypass Mega Download Limits
Please Note: This post is intended for educational purposes. We do not take responsibility for any misuse.
Before we begin to bypass Mega download limits, here are some tools need for this installation.
- MegaBasterd (open-source on GitHub)
- Download Java (required to run the program)
- Proxy Servers ( the US-Proxy.org free service is used in this example)
- MegaBasterd Proxy list (updated frequently)
- proxyscrape.com/free-proxy-list
- proxyape.com
- rootjazz.com/proxies/proxies.txt
…if you know a better free proxy site, share it in the comments
** Before we start, make sure you have installed Java**
Step 1 – After Downloading MegaBasterd, Extract the folders to your Desktop (or any location)
Step 2 – Open the “MegaBasterd” executable file.
Step 3 – Set your download location by clicking on EDIT > SETTINGS.
Under the ‘Download’ tab, click on “Change It” to specify where you want your files to download.
Step 4 – In the same tab, scroll down to the bottom, and check “Use SmartProxy.”
In the open text area, you want to insert as many proxies as you can. The more you have listed here, the better the program can cycle through, allowing you to download your files quickly and bypass Mega download limits.
It’s important to insert it correctly using the below format:
[IP address]:[Port][username@password]
If you require a username and password, they must be entered in the above string using base64 format.
Here is an example of some proxies used from us-proxy.org.
Because these server lists are frequently updated, I recommend checking the site for an update list.
Step 5 – To start your download and bypass Mega download limits, get the mega URL of the file you want to download. Then in MegaBasterd, insert it by click on the FILE menu and selecting New Download.
Step 6 – Paste the URL in the text area, then click on “Let’s dance, Baby.”
This will begin your download. If your file is over the 5GB cap space given on free accounts, you will notice that the download will stop. This is normal. It will start going through the list of Proxy Servers and begin to resume the download once connected. This start and stop process may happen serval times as it changes servers. The speed will also vary depending on the quality of the server and where it is geographically located to you.
I would recommend leaving your program and let it do its thing for a few hours. The file will be marked as complete when finished, and you will be done!
If you would like a visual walk-through of these steps, check out our video below.
These videos are hosted by Rumble and Odysee
VIDEO: Bypass Mega Download Limits (Alternative Method)
You can try this alternate methods as well- How to Download MEGA files without Limits
Thank you very much.
It WORKS!
I have been looking for a way to download from mega for such a long time, this works perfectly thank you so much.
http://proxydb.net/filter
To Extract out address and port no.
Its stuck at folder Link detected. What to do?
It Stopped after 7.7GB dt know why.
This doesn’t work. It starts downloading and when it reaches the download cap the program just stops downloading. Megabasterd never worked as intended, its like an “internet urban legend”, also it doesn’t provide any feedback to the user so you don’t even know when the program is switching proxies or anything… it just stays there doing nothing.
BTW here is another proxies source: https://github.com/ShiftyTR/Proxy-List
what kind of file did you download?
If you look at the comments there are users with successful downloads. I realize not everyone will have the same results, but it works.
works like a charm! thank you!
LINKS with long path wont work. It gives mega link error.
Try just copying the base url not the link url for the individual file in the folder. Then choose the file you want to download after megabasterd connects to the folder. This link won’t work https://mega.nz/folder/GZhSwKDR#NPT_hZ-kCfrJe2TRTC6hdQ/file/iNQ13SbQ but this one will https://mega.nz/folder/GZhSwKDR#NPT_hZ-kCfrJe2TRTC6hdQ (I changed some stuff so those specific links are bogus, didn’t want them getting taken down)
Works perfectly. Thanks
works like charm. Thanks dude.
great!
proxies on proxyscrape. should i use http proxies or socks 4 proxies or can i use them all?
i believe you can use them all.. SOCKS works on any kind of network protocol on any port
Works like a charm. it is just that I downloaded mega bestard from diff website.
Works like a charm and a very helpful guide indeed. thanks a lot for this.
thanks!
Megabasterd has their own proxies in base64 just look for it in github, just change from master to proxy_list.
Thanks for noting that
how to find it
How do you do this? I have no clue how to go about that.
Okay, to clarify, I found the proxy_list but when I click on it I’m taken to a 404 page on github.
Here check this list out : https://github.com/tonikelope/megabasterd/blob/proxy_list/proxy.txt
Works like a charm