Set default download directory

Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended

HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended

Options

DefaultDownloadDirectory text

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/en-us/deployedge/edge-learnmore-create-user-directory-vars . Example value: /home/${user_name}/Downloads