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I deleted the default downloads folder by accident using the terminal, is there a way to create a new default system folder for downloads?

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Create the Downloads folder again. Then open the file ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs in your editor and make sure that the line for the Downloads folder is there, and that it reads

XDG_DOWNLOAD_DIR="$HOME/Downloads"

Save the file, log out and log back in: now, the Downloads folder should be there again and have its "special status" back.

Some specifics in case it is needed: .config is a hidden folder in your home folder. Activate "Show hidden files" to see hidden files and folders. You can simply press Ctrl+h to toggle between seeing and hiding "hidden files and folders".

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  • That works. Thanks!
    – DandyDook
    Mar 7, 2021 at 2:49

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