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Safari not asking location for download

Hi,


I am using MacBook Air M2. In Safari preferences, I have opted for Safari to ask me the location for a file to be saved before it is downloaded. However, despite this, Safari proceeds to download the file into the downloads folder every single time. Any solutions please?

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on May 25, 2023 7:19 AM

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May 26, 2023 1:12 PM in response to Oppenhiem

Hello Oppenhiem,


Just to clarify, is the "Ask for each download" option being change back to "Downloads" in the Safari settings when this happens? If so, do any errors appear when you attempt to change the file download location? That information will help us plan how to proceed.


To help ensure the file download location is being changed correctly, please check out this link, which will help guide you through that process: Download items from the web using Safari on Mac


See items you downloaded

1. In the Safari app  on your Mac, click the Show Downloads button  near the top-right corner of the Safari window. 
2. The button isn’t shown if the downloads list is empty.
3. Do any of the following:

* Pause a download: Click the Stop button  to the right of the filename in the downloads list. To resume, click the Resume button .
* Find a downloaded item on your Mac: Click the magnifying glass  next to the filename in the downloads list. If you move a file or change the download location after downloading it, Safari can’t find the file.

* Tip: To change where downloaded items are saved on your Mac, choose Safari > Settings, click General, then click the “File download location” pop-up menu and choose a location.

* Clear the downloads list: In the downloads list, click Clear. To remove one item, Control-click it, then choose Remove From List. 

By default, Safari automatically removes an item after one day. To change when items are automatically removed, choose Safari > Settings, click General, then click the “Remove download list items” pop-up menu and choose an option.


Thanks!

Safari not asking location for download

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