Use iCloud downloads folder?

[jha]

Any way to set macOS to use the iCloud download folder like iOS rather than the default local downloads folder?

 

[chabig]

The download location can be set in Safari > Settings > General. Choose any destination you want. If you use other browsers, set their download locations too.

 

[jha]

The download location can be set in Safari > Settings > General. Choose any destination you want. If you use other browsers, set their download locations too.

What about airdrop etc? There has to be a universal setting like all the other folders when iCloud Drive is enabled right?

 

[chabig]

I'm not sure but I assume Airdrop files go to the Safari download location. Safari is the "system" browser so I think it's setting controls all system downloads. You'll have to experiment.

 

[gilby101]

Safari is the "system" browser so I think it's setting controls all system downloads. You'll have to experiment.

From a quick test, that is not right. Airdrop continues to use ~/Downloads

 

[gilby101]

What about airdrop etc? There has to be a universal setting like all the other folders when iCloud Drive is enabled right?

Airdrop - no. I think this Q&A is still correct https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/23111/changing-airdrop-folder. The workaround is to use Folder Actions (I use Hazel which is the same but cleverer).

 

[gilby101]

Any way to set macOS to use the iCloud download folder like iOS rather than the default local downloads folder?

You might want to think twice before wishing this. I suggest, you really don't want large downloads (e.g. a Movie or a large app) being immediately uploaded to iCloud.

 

[jha]

You might want to think twice before wishing this. I suggest, you really don't want large downloads (e.g. a Movie or a large app) being immediately uploaded to iCloud.

Good point