Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
bitsadmin /?bitsadmin command
Bitsadmin is a command-line tool used to create, download or upload jobs, and to monitor their progress. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for bitsadmin; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
bitsadmin /? | /helpThe linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
bitsadmin /transfer myDownloadJob /download /priority normal https://downloadsrv/10mb.zip C:\10mb.zipExample from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
bitsadmin /create myDownloadJobExample from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
bitsadmin /listParameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/create <job> | Create a BITS transfer job and return its GUID. |
/addfile <job> <remote> <local> | Add a remote-to-local file transfer to a job. |
/resume <job> | Activate or resume a suspended transfer job. |
/info <job> [/verbose] | Show job state and transfer progress; /verbose includes more details. |
/complete <job> | Complete a transferred job so its files become available. |
/list, /monitor | List jobs or monitor queue status; /monitor refreshes until interrupted. |
/reset | Cancel all jobs in the transfer queue; verify impact before use. |
/? / /help | Display available switches and command-line help. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.