Your Downloads panel and Library keep track of files you download while using Firefox. Learn how to manage your files and configure your download settings. __TOC__ = How do I access my downloads? = You can access your downloads easily by clicking on the Downloads button (the down arrow on your toolbar). The arrow will appear blue {for fx57}[[Image:download icon 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:Blue Download Fx 20 Mac]]{/for} to let you know that there are downloaded files that you haven't viewed. {for not fx54} *During a download, the Downloads button changes into a timer that shows your download's progress. The timer changes back into an arrow when your download is complete. ;[[Image:timer]] {/for} {for fx54} *During a download, the Downloads button gradually fills with color to show your download's progress. {/for} {for not fx57} *Click on the Downloads button to open the Downloads panel. The Downloads panel displays your three most recently downloaded files, along with its size, source and download time: ;[[Image:recent downloads]] *To see all of your downloads, go to the Library by clicking on {menu Show all Downloads} at the bottom of the Downloads panel. ;[[Image:show all dl]] {/for} {for fx57} *Click on the Downloads button to open the Downloads panel. The Downloads panel displays your three most recently downloaded files, along with its size and download status: ;{for mac}[[Image:show downloads 57]]{/for}{for win}[[Image:win downloads 57]]{/for} *To see all of your downloads at any time, go to the Library by clicking on {menu Show all Downloads} at the bottom of the Downloads panel. ;[[Image:show all downloads 57]] {/for} =See downloads history= {for fx57} The Library [[Image:57 library icon]] displays information for all of your downloaded files, unless you've cleared them from your history. #Click the Library [[Image:57 library icon]] on your toolbar. #Click {menu Downloads}. #Click {menu Show All Downloads}. {/for} {for not fx57} *The Library displays information for all of your downloaded files, unless you've cleared them from your history. ;{for winxp}[[Image:fx20 downloads library]]{/for}{for win7,win8,win10}[[Image:Download Library Fx 20 Win7]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:Download Library Fx 20 Mac]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:Download Library Fx 20 Lin]]{/for} {/for} == Download protection == Before beginning a download, Firefox will attempt to protect you from potentially malicious or unsafe downloads. See the Mozilla blog posts, "[https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2016/08/01/enhancing-download-protection-in-firefox/ Enhancing Download Protection in Firefox]" and "[https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2014/07/23/improving-malware-detection-in-firefox/ Improving Malware Detection in Firefox]" for more information. If something is suspected, the download will not begin, but rather: Potentially malicious downloads are detected using Google Safe Browsing Service. A red dot will appear on the Download arrow: ;{for fx57}[[Image:malicious download toolbar 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:fx52DownloadArrow-red]]{/for} Click on the red-tagged Download arrow to open the Downloads panel. The file name will be displayed along with the warning message, *''This file contains a virus or malware.'' ;{for fx57}[[Image:malicious download panel 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:fx52DownloadPanel-Red]]{/for} Other files covered under download protection may be potentially unwanted downloads (explained in the [https://www.google.com/intl/en/about/company/unwanted-software-policy.html Google Policy]) that may make unexpected changes to your computer. Or, a download may not be malicious or unwanted but simply not commonly downloaded. A yellow dot will appear on the Download arrow: ;{for fx57}[[Image:uncommon download 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:fx52DownloadArrow-yellow]]{/for} Click on the yellow-tagged Download arrow to open the Downloads panel. The file name will be displayed with one of these warning messages: *''This file may harm your computer.'' *''This file is not commonly downloaded.'' === How do I handle unsafe downloads? === 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, as shown in this example: ;{for fx57}[[Image:uncommon download panel 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:fx52DownloadPanel-yellow]]{/for} You will be given more information about the type of unsafe file and the option to open or remove the file: ;{for fx57}[[Image:unknown file options 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:fx52DownloadPanel-YellowInfo]]{/for} '''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: ;{for fx57}[[Image:context downloads 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:Fx52ContextMenuDownloadOptions]]{/for} For example: [[Template:contextmenu]] on one of the potentially unsafe files that are pending download and select {menu Allow Download} to save the file to your computer. = How can I manage my downloaded files? = At any time you may check on past downloads: click on the Downloads button to open the Downloads panel. The Downloads panel displays your three most recently downloaded files, along with its size, source and download time. You can manage your files directly in the Downloads panel or in your library. Options will appear to the right of each file during each stage of the download. ;{for winxp}[[Image:fx20 cancel download]]{/for}{for win7,win8,win10}{for not fx57}[[Image:Open folder Fx20 Win7]]{/for}{for fx57}[[Image:show dl folder win 57]] {/for}{/for}{for mac}{for fx57}[[Image:show dl folder mac 57]]{/for}{for not fx57}[[Image:Open folder Fx20 Mac]]{/for}{/for}{for linux}[[Image:Open folder Fx20 Lin]]{/for} *'''Pause''': You can pause any downloads currently in progress by {for win,linux}right-clicking{/for}{for mac}pressing {key Ctrl} and clicking{/for} on the file and selecting {menu Pause}. When you want to continue downloading the file, {for win,linux}right-click{/for}{for mac}press {key Ctrl} and click{/for} the file entry and select {menu Resume}. *'''Cancel''' [[Image:fx icon cancel download]]: If you no longer need to download a file, click the X button at the right of the file entry. This button turns into a refresh symbol; click it again to restart your download. * '''Open the file''': When a download has finished, you can click on the entry directly to open the file. *{for win,linux}'''Open Containing Folder''' [[Image:fx icon Open the file's folder]]: Once a file has finished downloading, the icon to the right of the file entry becomes a folder. Click the folder icon to open the folder that contains that file. To set the folder where your downloads go, see [[Startup, home page and download settings]].{/for}{for mac}'''Show In Finder''' [[Image:fx icon Open the file's folder Mac]]: Once a file has finished downloading, the icon to the right of the file entry becomes a magnifying glass. Click the magnifying glass icon to show that file in the Finder. To set the folder where your downloads go, see [[Startup, home page and download settings]].{/for} *'''Go to Download Page''': {for win,linux}Right-click{/for}{for mac}Press {key Ctrl} and click{/for} on the file to bring up the menu. Choose this option to visit the webpage where the file came from. * '''Remove the file's entry''': If you do not wish to keep a record of a particular download, simply {for win,linux}right-click{/for}{for mac}press {key Ctrl} and click{/for} the file entry, then select {menu Remove From History}. This will remove the entry from the list but will not delete the file itself. * '''Retry a Download''' [[Image:fx icon retry download 16x16]]: If for any reason a file does not finish downloading, click the button to the right of the entry - a refresh symbol - to retry. * '''Clear Downloads''': Click the {button Clear Downloads} button at the top of the Library window to clear the entire history of downloaded items. This will not delete the downloaded files. = Change where downloads are saved = You can change the folder where files are saved in the Firefox {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for}. For more information, see [[Startup, home page and download settings]].

Your Downloads panel and Library keep track of files you download while using Firefox. Learn how to manage your files and configure your download settings.

How do I access my downloads?

You can access your downloads easily by clicking on the Downloads button (the down arrow on your toolbar). The arrow will appear blue to let you know that there are downloaded files that you haven't viewed.

See downloads history

Download protection

Before beginning a download, Firefox will attempt to protect you from potentially malicious or unsafe downloads. See the Mozilla blog posts, "Enhancing Download Protection in Firefox" and "Improving Malware Detection in Firefox" for more information. If something is suspected, the download will not begin, but rather:

Potentially malicious downloads are detected using Google Safe Browsing Service. A red dot will appear on the Download arrow:

Click on the red-tagged Download arrow to open the Downloads panel. The file name will be displayed along with the warning message,

• This file contains a virus or malware.

Other files covered under download protection may be potentially unwanted downloads (explained in the Google Policy) that may make unexpected changes to your computer. Or, a download may not be malicious or unwanted but simply not commonly downloaded. A yellow dot will appear on the Download arrow:

Click on the yellow-tagged Download arrow to open the Downloads panel. The file name will be displayed with one of these warning messages:

• This file may harm your computer.
• This file is not commonly downloaded.

How do I handle unsafe downloads?

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, as shown in this example:

You will be given more information about the type of unsafe file and the option to open or remove the file:

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:

For example: Right-clickHold down the control key while you click on one of the potentially unsafe files that are pending download and select Allow Download to save the file to your computer.

How can I manage my downloaded files?

At any time you may check on past downloads: click on the Downloads button to open the Downloads panel. The Downloads panel displays your three most recently downloaded files, along with its size, source and download time.

You can manage your files directly in the Downloads panel or in your library. Options will appear to the right of each file during each stage of the download.

• Pause: You can pause any downloads currently in progress by right-clickingpressing Ctrl and clicking on the file and selecting Pause. When you want to continue downloading the file, right-clickpress Ctrl and click the file entry and select Resume.
• Cancel : If you no longer need to download a file, click the X button at the right of the file entry. This button turns into a refresh symbol; click it again to restart your download.
• Open the file: When a download has finished, you can click on the entry directly to open the file.
• Open Containing Folder : Once a file has finished downloading, the icon to the right of the file entry becomes a folder. Click the folder icon to open the folder that contains that file. To set the folder where your downloads go, see Startup, home page, tabs, and download settings.Show In Finder : Once a file has finished downloading, the icon to the right of the file entry becomes a magnifying glass. Click the magnifying glass icon to show that file in the Finder. To set the folder where your downloads go, see Startup, home page, tabs, and download settings.
• Go to Download Page: Right-clickPress Ctrl and click on the file to bring up the menu. Choose this option to visit the webpage where the file came from.
• Remove the file's entry: If you do not wish to keep a record of a particular download, simply right-clickpress Ctrl and click the file entry, then select Remove From History. This will remove the entry from the list but will not delete the file itself.
• Retry a Download : If for any reason a file does not finish downloading, click the button to the right of the entry - a refresh symbol - to retry.
• Clear Downloads: Click the Clear Downloads button at the top of the Library window to clear the entire history of downloaded items. This will not delete the downloaded files.

Change where downloads are saved

You can change the folder where files are saved in the Firefox optionspreferences. For more information, see Startup, home page, tabs, and download settings.