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
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DefaultDownloadDirectoryREG_SZ
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- DefaultDownloadDirectoryREG_SZ