Set default download directory

Policy ID
DefaultDownloadDirectory_recommended
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
Source
Microsoft Edge Policy Templates (version 155.0.4283.45)
Category
Microsoft Edge - Default Settings (users can override) › Downloads

Description

This policy sets the default directory that Microsoft Edge uses to download files. Users can change the directory through browser settings.

If you don't configure this policy, Microsoft Edge uses the platform-specific default download directory.

This policy has no effect if the DownloadDirectory policy is set.

For a list of supported variables, see https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/edge-learnmore-create-user-directory-vars .

Example value: /home/${user_name}/Downloads

Options

  • Set default download directory

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • DefaultDownloadDirectoryREG_SZ
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
  • DefaultDownloadDirectoryREG_SZ

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