How to change the Location Mozilla Firefox Saves Downloads

Mozilla Firefox by default saves files to the Downloads directory of your user account. This guide will walk-through how to change the location to which Mozilla Firefox saves downloads.

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox by clicking Start » All Programs » Mozilla Firefox folder » Mozilla Firefox.
    Windows Start Menu, Mozilla Firefox
  2. Click Tools across the top of the window.
    Firefox Tools
  3. Select Options.
    Firefox Options
  4. Select the Main button.
    Main Options
  5. Click the Browse button to the right of the Save files to category.
    Browse Button
  6. Select the location in which you would like all downloads to be saved and click OK.
    Choose Location
  7. Click OK and close Mozilla Firefox.
    OK to Save

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