---
title: "How do I verify the integrity of a downloaded feed file?"
type: "faq"
url: "https://docs.spur.us/knowledgebase/faqs/how-do-i-verify-the-integrity-of-a-downloaded-feed-file"
category: "Spur Platform & Data"
product: "feeds"
publishedAt: "2026-09-03T12:00:00.000Z"
updatedAt: "2026-09-15T15:36:20Z"
---

# How do I verify the integrity of a downloaded feed file?

Checksum information is provided in the download response headers — look for a header such as x-goog-hash and use the algorithm and value it specifies to verify. Don't treat the ETag as an MD5 checksum; it isn't one.