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Bill Brown
Bill Brown

Reputation: 41

How do I allow files to be downloaded to a folder other than the Downloads folder?

I am able to use the HTML5 Download attribute to specify a file for download to the user's declared downloads folder, but what I would like to do is allow for users to create a "portal" that specifies a directory that future files can be downloaded to.

The wording is confusing so I'll use an example:

User will be using the site to exchange source code with a coworker. However, whenever the using downloads his coworker's source code, it always defaults to his Browser designated "downloads" folder. Is it possible to have the User be able to specify on the website that he wants it downloaded to a specific directory? Namely, his workspace for whatever project he is collaborating on.

Hopefully, this is descriptive enough. I really can't find any tools for this online.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 656

Answers (1)

Josh Batley
Josh Batley

Reputation: 190

Its not possible as the download location is controller by the browser.

If you want to know more give the page a read Download A File At Different Location Using HTML5

Upvotes: 1

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