Understanding the Scenario

The URL provided seems to suggest a direct file download link: http://myserver.com/file.mkv. This implies that you're trying to access or download an MKV video file from a server using the HTTP protocol.

2) Using wget (Linux/macOS/Windows with WSL)

wget "http://myserver.com/file.mkv" -O file.mkv

Option C: Simple Python HTTP Server (Quick & Dirty)

For local testing, you can quickly spin up a server:

python3 -m http.server 8080

Access via http://localhost:8080/file.mkv. Warning: This does not support byte serving efficiently for large 4K files.

Part 5: Advanced Scenario – Streaming Without Downloading

If you want users to watch http://myserver.com/file.mkv without being able to save the file, you face a fundamental reality of the web: If a browser can play it, a user can download it. However, you can deter casual attempts:

  1. Use a PHP proxy script: Serve the file via readfile() with a time-limited token.
  2. Block right-click and inspect element (though easily bypassed).
  3. Watermark dynamically: Using FFmpeg to burn a username overlay on the fly.

Note: Remember that http- myserver.com file.mkv (with a space) is likely a typo from search queries. The correct syntax has no spaces: http://myserver.com/file.mkv.

1. How to download a video file from an HTTP server

Part 3: Security Risks of Exposing http://myserver.com/file.mkv

A publicly accessible http://myserver.com/file.mkv is a double-edged sword. While convenient, it exposes you to significant risks.