DownloadDirectory

Set and lock the download directory. You can use ${home} for the native home directory.

Values

DownloadDirectory expects a path to the directory downloads are saved to, such as /Users/username/Documents. The path is locked, and the user cannot choose where each file is saved.

${home} expands to the user's home directory, so ${home}/Downloads works across profiles and platforms.

Examples

{
  "policies": {
    "DownloadDirectory": "${home}/Downloads"
  }
}

JSON schema

{
  "type": "string"
}

Windows (GPO)

Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\DownloadDirectory = "${home}\Downloads"

macOS

<dict>
  <key>DownloadDirectory</key>
  <string>${home}/Downloads</string>
</dict>

Compatibility

Firefox	Firefox ESR	Firefox Enterprise
Available since 68	Available since 68	Available since 149

CCK2 Equivalent: N/A
OMA-URI: DownloadDirectory
Preferences Affected: browser.download.dir, browser.download.folderList, browser.download.useDownloadDir