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How to manage downloads in iPadOS 26’s Safari

In iPadOS 26, you can manage Safari downloads by implementing their download locations.

A save location can include iCloud Drive, On My iPad, or Other/Custom. To change this:

° Open the Settings app on your iPad.

° Scroll down and tap Safari.

° Under the General section, tap Downloads.

° Choose a location:

  1. iCloud Drive: Syncs across all your Apple devices.
  2. On My iPad: Saves directly to your device.
  3. Other: Lets you pick any folder, even creating a new custom one in the Files app. 
Dennis Sellers
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