This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

How do I specify a file location when I download a file?

  • 1 reply
  • 1 has this problem
  • 9 views
  • Last reply by cor-el

mhorvitz
mhorvitz
more options

Currently all of the files I download with 5.0 go into my user download directory. How can I specify the directory/folder for downloads?

Currently all of the files I download with 5.0 go into my user download directory. How can I specify the directory/folder for downloads?

Chosen solution

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > General : Downloads : "Save Files to"

Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily.

Read this answer in context 👍 0

All Replies (1)

cor-el
cor-el
  • Moderator
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

Chosen Solution

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > General : Downloads : "Save Files to"

Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily.