Q: Where can I download El Capitan?

Im on a 2009 MBP but its already running El Cap, I'm installing a new SSD so doing a fresh install from boot

even though it says this installer is for updating Snow Leopard it should still work upgrading from Yosemite

I think I may be able to create an El Capitan boot thumbdrive from a friend's El Capitan system and migrate it over to mine.

As I said previously: the OS license is tied to the Apple ID that was used to obtain it and is NOT transferable. The OS may be free, but the licensing rules are strict - you'd be running a pirated copy.

Thank you very much!  I have an old MB Pro and I cannot get download Sierra.  I was just able to use the link which took me to the App Store and I am downloading El Capitan right now.

Thanks again!