# Latest database download issue **URL:** \ **Category:** HUMAnN\ **Created:** [March 17, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.biobakery.org/t/latest-database-download-issue/4990 "2023-03-17T22:30:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cirodri1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@cirodri1](https://forum.biobakery.org/u/cirodri1)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.biobakery.org/t/latest-database-download-issue/4990/1 "2023-03-17T22:30:10Z")
I have tried to download different databases into our HPC using both **humann v3.0.0.alpha.4** and **humann v3.6.1** for many days now and I encounter the same error regardless which Humann version I am using or what database I am trying to download. I am particularly interested in downloading the latest **ChocoPhlAn database v201901\_v31** The codes I have tried using to download the databases are: ```auto $ humann_databases --download chocophlan full --update-config yes $ humann_databases --download chocophlan full ``` The error message I get every time is: `CRITICAL ERROR: Unable to download and extract from URL: http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz` When I try to download the databases using “wget” the time to download says it would take over 144 days and increasing and eventually the connection breaks. ```auto wget --tries=10 http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz ``` I noticed that this issue has been reported in the past for previous versions of databases [here](https://forum.biobakery.org/t/difficulty-downloading-databases-in-humann3/1343). Someone in that post noted that it can be an “intermittent issue with the server” but I have been trying for days and at many different times with no success. The only solution was that someone uploaded the databases **full\_chocophlan.v296\_201901.tar.gz** and **uniref90\_annotated\_v201901.tar.gz** to the dropbox and that way people could download them using “wget” with no issues (including myself). However, I am now trying to download the latest **ChocoPhlAn database v201901\_v31** through the commands stated above without success. Can someone upload these databases in a dropbox so users can access them? Or is there another solution to avoid the issue with the server and have the regular commands within humann work? ---
**Author:** ![lauren.j.mciver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f05b48/32.png) [@lauren.j.mciver](https://forum.biobakery.org/u/lauren.j.mciver)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.biobakery.org/t/latest-database-download-issue/4990/3 "2024-02-12T21:36:02Z")
Hello, Sorry to hear you are having issues with the downloads. I just checked and the server is up and running. We have not had any recent issues. Would you please try again and see if you can download the databases? Thank you, Lauren ---
**Author:** ![runan-yan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.biobakery.org/runan-yan/32/2723_2.png) [@runan-yan](https://forum.biobakery.org/u/runan-yan)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.biobakery.org/t/latest-database-download-issue/4990/4 "2024-02-13T19:02:07Z")
Hi, I received the same error today. humann\_databases --download chocophlan full . Download URL: [http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann\_data/chocophlan/full\_chocophlan.v201901\_v31.tar.gz](http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz) CRITICAL ERROR: Unable to download and extract from URL: [http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann\_data/chocophlan/full\_chocophlan.v201901\_](http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_) v31.tar.gz wget --tries=10 [http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann\_data/chocophlan/full\_chocophlan.v201901\_v31.tar.gz](http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz) –2024-02-13 13:49:21-- [http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann\_data/chocophlan/full\_chocophlan.v201901\_v31.tar.gz](http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz) Resolving huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu (huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu)… 199.94.60.28 Connecting to huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu (huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu)|199.94.60.28|:80… connected. HTTP request sent, awaiting response… 302 Found Location: [https://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann\_data/chocophlan/full\_chocophlan.v201901\_v31.tar.gz](https://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz) [following] –2024-02-13 13:49:21-- [https://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann\_data/chocophlan/full\_chocophlan.v201901\_v31.tar.gz](https://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz) Connecting to huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu (huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu)|199.94.60.28|:443… connected. Unable to establish SSL connection. ---
**Author:** ![gjordaopiedade](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.biobakery.org/gjordaopiedade/32/2733_2.png) [@gjordaopiedade](https://forum.biobakery.org/u/gjordaopiedade)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.biobakery.org/t/latest-database-download-issue/4990/5 "2024-02-23T09:00:27Z")
Hi, I seem to been having the same issue since yesterday. Are your severs down? ```auto humann_databases --download chocophlan full /projects/0/gusr0506/goncalo/databases/HUMAnN --update-config yes Creating subdirectory to install database: /projects/0/gusr0506/goncalo/databases/HUMAnN/chocophlan Download URL: http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz CRITICAL ERROR: Unable to download and extract from URL: http://huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/humann_data/chocophlan/full_chocophlan.v201901_v31.tar.gz ``` I also noticed that when I visit the huttenhower lab page I get a invalid certificate warning: > # Your connection is not private > > Attackers might be trying to steal your information from **huttenhower.sph.harvard.edu** (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards). Learn more > > NET::ERR\_CERT\_DATE\_INVALID