Go to Download Page: Right-click Hold down the control key while you click.

To set the folder where your downloads go, see Change where downloads are saved, below. Click the magnifying glass icon to show that file in the Finder. Show In Finder : Once a file has finished downloading, the icon to the right of the file entry becomes a magnifying glass. Click the folder icon to open the folder that contains that file.

Open Containing Folder : Once a file has finished downloading, the icon to the right of the file entry becomes a folder.

Open the file: When a download has finished, you can click on the entry directly to open the file.

This button turns into a refresh symbol click it again to restart your download.

Cancel : If you no longer need to download a file, click the ✖ button at the right of the file entry.

The file entry and select Resume, when you want to continue downloading the file.) ( Right-click Hold down the control key while you click Right-click Hold down the control key while you click

Pause: You can pause any downloads currently in progress.

Options will appear to the right of each file during each stage of the download. You can manage your files directly in the Downloads panel or in your Library. Alternatively, click the menu button and then click Downloads to view your downloads in the Library window, which displays a list of your previous downloads, along with the size, source and download time for each file. The Downloads panel displays up to five of your most recently downloaded files, as well as their size and download status. Click on the Downloads button to open the Downloads panel. On one of the potentially unsafe files that are pending download and select Allow Download to save the file to your computer. Tip: The (right-click) context menu includes other options for handling any potentially harmful or malicious files listed in the Downloads panel that are pending download:įor example: Right-click Hold down the control key while you click You will be given more information about the type of unsafe file and the option to allow the download or remove it: When you see a malicious file or other types of potentially unsafe files in the Downloads panel, click on the right-facing arrow to choose what to do with the file. See the article How does built-in Phishing and Malware Protection work? for more information. The file name will be displayed with one of these warning messages:ĭownload protection is enabled by default in Firefox. Or, a download may not be malicious or unwanted, but simply not commonly downloaded. Other files covered under download protection may be potentially unwanted downloads (explained in the Google Policy) that may make unexpected changes to your computer. The file name will be displayed along with the warning message, Potentially malicious downloads are detected using Google Safe Browsing Service. If something is suspected, the download will not begin, but rather the Downloads panel will display a warning message: To learn more, see the Mozilla Security blog posts Firefox 93 protects against Insecure Downloads, Enhancing Download Protection in Firefox and Improving Malware Detection in Firefox. The Library window will open, showing a list of your downloaded files.īefore beginning a download, Firefox will attempt to protect you from potentially malicious or unsafe downloads and will block downloads from insecure connections. Click the menu button and click Downloads from the menu. Click the Library button and click Downloads from the menu. The Library displays information for all of your downloaded files unless you've cleared them from your history.Ĭlick the Library button, click Downloads and click Show All Downloads at the bottom of the Downloads panel.

You can use the menu button on your toolbar to access a list of your previous downloads (see below). Note: Your toolbar does not include a Downloads button when you have no downloads in your current browsing session. To see all of your downloads at any time, go to the Library by clicking on Show all downloads at the bottom of the Downloads panel. The Downloads panel displays your five most recently downloaded files, along with their size and download status. You can click on the download item, even before it's finished downloading Firefox will open the file immediately once it is available.Ĭlick on the Downloads button to open the Downloads panel. During a download, the Downloads button becomes an icon that gradually fills with color to show your download's progress.The arrow will appear blue to let you know there are unviewed downloaded files.

You can access downloads from your current browsing session by clicking on the Downloads button (the down arrow on your toolbar). 6 Change download actions for file types.4.1 Set Firefox to always open similar files.4 How can I manage my downloaded files?.

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