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AirDrop Default Location - macOS

Is there a way to change the default location for AirDrop items from other devices away from the Downloads folder? I'd like to switch it to go straight to the Desktop, or another specific folder automatically. Is that possible?


Thanks.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 15, 2022 12:39 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2022 2:49 PM

umparrothead wrote:

Is there a way to change the default location for AirDrop items from other devices away from the Downloads folder? I'd like to switch it to go straight to the Desktop, or another specific folder automatically. Is that possible?

Thanks.


No.


The default baked in location Downloads folder


Should be an Option when a file comes in to go directly to Finder window(?)


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Jul 15, 2022 2:49 PM in response to umparrothead

umparrothead wrote:

Is there a way to change the default location for AirDrop items from other devices away from the Downloads folder? I'd like to switch it to go straight to the Desktop, or another specific folder automatically. Is that possible?

Thanks.


No.


The default baked in location Downloads folder


Should be an Option when a file comes in to go directly to Finder window(?)


Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support



make a suggestion submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple



AirDrop Default Location - macOS

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