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# Why can’t I use wildcard (*) to pick the latest file in Download URL connection?

### Issue:
Trying to use a dynamic filename such as: https://example.com/feeds/ProductFeed_%m_%d_%Y_*.csv, but the feed fails to load.

### Why this happens
The **Download URL** connection method does NOT support wildcard (`*`) in filenames.

When using Download URL:
* Stock Sync retrieves only one exact file path.
* It does NOT scan the folder to detect the latest file.
* It cannot read a directory listing.

Wildcard works in **FTP connection** because FTP allows Stock Sync to:
* Read the directory
* Detect the latest file
* Download it automatically
Download URL does not support this behaviour.

### What are the available solutions?

###### Option 1: Use FTP Connection (Recommended)

If an FTP server is available:
* Switch the connection type to **FTP**.
* Upload daily files into the FTP folder.
* Stock Sync will automatically detect and download the latest file.
This is the best solution for dynamic filenames.

###### Option 2: Standardize the File Name (Remove Timestamp)

If FTP is not available, request the file provider to remove the time portion from the filename.
* Instead of generating files like: ProductFeed_02_17_2026_14_30_55.csv
* Ask them to overwrite the file daily using a consistent filename such as: ProductFeed_02_17_2026.csv
* Then you can use this format in Download URL: https://example.com/feeds/ProductFeed_%m_%d_%Y.csv
This works because the filename becomes predictable and does not contain changing time values.

### Important Notes
* Wildcard `*` is NOT supported in Download URL connection.
* FTP connection supports automatic latest file detection.
* Download URL requires a fixed or predictable file path.

If you are unsure which setup is suitable, please share your connection type and file example with support for further assistance.