Downloads folder

Unless you've changed it, the place where files are automatically downloaded is in the Downloads folder, which is in the Library folder of your Home folder. That's a bit convoluted to find, so here is how you can choose where downloads automatically appear:

1.
From the Mail menu, choose “Preferences….”
2.
Single-click the “General” icon.
3.
In the menu options for “Downloads Folder,” choose a folder where you would like files to go automatically.
4.
To close the Preferences, click the red close button.

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