Introduction
Welcome to our guide on how to change the download location in Steam.
So, lets dive in and explore how to customize your Steam download parameters!
Once installed, you might proceed with the following steps.
Upon opening Steam, you will be prompted to enter to your Steam account.
input your username and password in the provided fields and tap on the sign on button.
To do this, look for the Steam option in the top-left corner of the Steam interface.
tap on it to reveal a drop-down menu.
In the drop-down menu, you will find various options such as Friends, Library, and prefs.
choose the prefs option to proceed.
Clicking on the options option will open a new window where you could customize and manage various Steam options.
Note: It is important to ensure that your Steam client is up to date.
This ensures that you have access to the latest features and improvements.
The prefs window is divided into multiple tabs, each corresponding to a specific category of prefs.
These tabs include Account, Friends, Interface, Downloads, and many more.
For the purpose of changing the download location, we will focus on the Downloads tab.
tap on the Downloads tab to proceed to the next step.
In this window, you will find a list of tabs on the left-hand side.
Look for and go for the Downloads tab to continue with changing the download location.
These options include configs for automatic updates, download restrictions, and notifications.
Scroll down the Downloads tab until you find the section labeled Content Libraries.
This is the area where you could choose and modify the download location for your games in Steam.
This will help you remember the original directory and switch back if needed.
Within the Content Libraries section, you will see a drop-down menu labeled Steam Library Folders.
This menu displays the current download location and any additional library folders you may have added.
Browse through your computers file system to find the desired folder.
after you grab chosen the folder, hit the Select button to add it as a new library folder.
The newly added library folder will now appear in the Steam Library Folders drop-down menu.
you’re free to repeat the process to add multiple library folders if desired.
To apply the changes, simply punch the OK button located at the bottom right of the prefs window.
This will save the new download location and return you to the main Steam interface.
Upon applying the changes, Steam will automatically update its tweaks to reflect the new download location.
This means that any future game downloads and installations will be directed to the chosen folder or directory.
Changing the download location does not automatically move or relocate existing game files.
when you land applied the changes, you are almost ready to start downloading games to your new location.
Lets move on to the final step and learn how to restart Steam to complete the process.
To restart Steam, simply terminate the Steam tool completely.
Once Steam is closed, give it a few seconds and then relaunch the tool.
Locate the Steam icon on your desktop or Start menu and double press it to open Steam once again.
When Steam restarts, it will recognize the new download location that you have set in the previous steps.
This means that any new game downloads or installations will now be directed to the selected folder or directory.
You are now ready to enjoy the benefits of having your game downloads stored in the new location.
Remember, changing the download location only affects future downloads.
We hope this guide has been helpful in assisting you with changing the download location in Steam.
Enjoy organizing and downloading your games to the location that suits your preferences!
