can't download an attachment

mikelewistpt wrote:

please help me download an attachment

You do not say what exact Mac /model /year /size /retina /touchbar is this

or

what exact macOS you are currently running?

What application?

What Attachment and from where?

Do you have internet access is your WiFi working???

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/download-items-from-the-web-sfri40598/mac

Downloads - Apple - Support

I posted a suggestion on the question: "Mail video attachments say downloading but don't download" That may be a cause of your problem.

regards