Introduction
Welcome to this helpful guide on how to change the download location in Epic Games!
By default, the Epic Games Launcher automatically selects a location for game downloads based on your system tweaks.
Changing thedownload location in Epic Gamesis a simple process that offers great flexibility and convenience.
Why change the download location in Epic Games?
There are several reasons why you may want to change the download location in Epic Games.
Simply double-grab the shortcut to fire up the launcher.
Once the Epic Games Launcher is open, you will be greeted with the login screen.
If you have an existing Epic Games account, drop your login credentials and hit the Sign In button.
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the launcher interface if you are new to Epic Games.
To do this, look at the bottom-left corner of the launcher window and locate the gear icon.
This icon represents the controls menu for the Epic Games Launcher.
choose the gear icon to initiate the options menu.
A dropdown menu will appear with various options.
Look for and pick the controls option from the menu.
This will bring up the options page where you’re free to customize various aspects of the launcher.
These tabs allow you to configure different aspects of the launcher.
In the System tab, you will find various options related to the functionality of the Epic Games Launcher.
Scroll down until you find the Download Location section.
This section displays the current download location for your games.
In the Download Location section, you will notice a text box displaying the current download location.
To change it, choose the Browse button next to the text box.
You dont need to manually create a folder for this purpose.
Take a moment to double-check the new download location displayed in the Download Location section on the options page.
double-check that it reflects the folder or drive you selected in the previous step.
If the download location is correct, you’re free to proceed to confirm the changes.
To do this, locate the Apply or Save button at the bottom-right corner of the controls page.
press this button to save the new download location and apply the changes.
This means that any future game downloads will be directed to the specified folder or drive.
To restart the Epic Games Launcher, kill the tool completely.
Upon reopening the Epic Games Launcher, it will read the updated tweaks and apply the new download location.
This step is crucial for the modifications to take effect and for a smooth gaming experience.
You have successfully changed the download location in the Epic Games Launcher and restarted the tool.
These advantages make it worth considering customizing your download location to suit your gaming needs.
Enjoy your games and the convenience of having them stored exactly where you want!
