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# Configure Chrome to download files automatically

# Configure Chrome to download files automatically {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Configure Chrome so that the files can automatically complete downloads without manual intervention, and each download's status and path can be tracked automatically.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

The agent needs to detect when a download completes and capture the resulting file name and path. Chrome's default behavior is to prompt the user to choose a save location for every download. This blocks the detection. Turning off
the default behavior enables the agent to save the downloaded file automatically and track it.

## Procedure

1. Enter <kbd class="ph userinput">chrome://settings/downloads</kbd> in the Chrome address bar, and press Enter.
2. Turn off the Ask where to save each file before downloading option.

## Result

The files get downloaded automatically without any prompt. The Web agent extension can now detect each download's completion and report its status and file path to the reasoning layer.
**Related concepts**   

* [File upload and download in adaptive desktop actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DqNxny1Qj0t6wEjAW3hqng "Upload files to web forms and track file downloads during automated browser tasks. The agent validates file safety, confirms the target field with the reasoning model, and escalates to the user when it can't proceed safely.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Considerations for file upload and download](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LCxspLo7brW05NArXo5ZZQ "Lists the details of the supported file types and validation rules.")