SelectAdvancedin the left pane.

Next toLocation, selectChange.

Navigate to the folder you want to use as the default download folder, then chooseSelect.

Chrome downloading downloading files

Now, when you use Chrome to download a file, it is saved in the newly specified folder.

To access this list:

Open Chrome and select themenuicon (the three vertical dots), then chooseDownloads.

The keyboard shortcut isCtrl+J(on Windows) orOption+Command+L(on a Mac).

Settings in Chrome

A list of downloaded files and associated URLs display.

To open a file, pick the filename.

It opens in your rig’s default system for the file bang out.

Advanced in Google Settings

To delete a file, select theXnext to the filename.

It is removed from your list of downloaded files.

Turn on theAsk where to save each file before downloadingtoggle.

Downloads in Google Advanced Settings

Chrome now asks you for a download location each time you download a file.

SelectSite Settingsunder Privacy and Security.

Scroll down toPermissionsand go for the down arrow next toAdditional permissions.

Change Location button in Chrome settings

Turn on theAsk when a site tries to download files automatically after the first filetoggle.

Chrome now asks permission before downloading multiple files from a single site.

Folder navigation window

Downloads in the Chrome More menu

Ask where to save each file before downloading in Chrome settings

The Chrome settings with the Privacy and Security heading highlighted

The Chrome settings with the Site Settings heading highlighted

Additional Permissions in Chrome settings

Automatic Downloads in Chrome Settings

The “Ask when a site tries to download” option in Chrome settings