Follow these steps in the Teams desktop client to ensure you are prompted for a destination folder for every download:
: The next time you download a file from a chat or channel, a "Save As" dialog box should appear, allowing you to choose your preferred folder. Changing Your Permanent Default Folder
: Click on the three dots (...) or "Settings and more" icon in the top-right corner of the Teams window, next to your profile picture. teams download ask for folder
If you don't want to be asked every time but prefer a different permanent location (like a "Work" folder or OneDrive), you can change the default path in the same menu: Go to . Click the Change button next to the current location. Select your new preferred folder and click Select Folder . Troubleshooting Common Issues
To enable Microsoft Teams to ask for a folder each time you download a file, you must navigate to the section within your Teams Settings and toggle on the "Always ask where to save downloaded file" option . Follow these steps in the Teams desktop client
By default, Teams automatically sends all files to your system’s "Downloads" folder, which often leads to cluttered directories and lost documents. Enabling this manual prompt gives you full control over file organization from the moment you click download. How to Enable the "Always Ask" Prompt
: Find the section labeled Downloads . Look for the toggle switch that says "Always ask where to save downloaded file" and turn it On . Click the Change button next to the current location
: Select Settings from the menu, then click on the Files and links tab (sometimes just labeled "Files" depending on your version).