Downloads folder disappeared from the dock

I've located my downloads folder inside the home folder -- now how do I get it to appear on the side bar of my Finder (I've made sure the "Downloads" box is checked in the settings for finder) and on the dock?

MacBook Air, macOS 14.6

Posted on Feb 28, 2025 11:01 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2025 12:25 PM

Press Shift + CMD + G and type a tilde ~ character then press Return.


That will open Finder to your home folder. Drag and drop the Downloads folder to the right-side of the Dock. Right-click the folder on the Dock and choose Folder and if you want it as a grid, etc.

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Feb 28, 2025 12:25 PM in response to VickiLK

Press Shift + CMD + G and type a tilde ~ character then press Return.


That will open Finder to your home folder. Drag and drop the Downloads folder to the right-side of the Dock. Right-click the folder on the Dock and choose Folder and if you want it as a grid, etc.

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Downloads folder disappeared from the dock

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