# File Transfer Location

Specify the default location for saving files on Student computers. This can be on the hard drive or a network drive.

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1. Click *File Transfer Location* from the left-hand menu.

2. Specify the path where the downloaded files are to be saved on the Student computers.

3. Specify the path where the submitted files are to be saved on the Teacher computers.
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   Select *Save Files in Separate Folders for each Student* if preferred.<br>

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>When choosing to save files in separate folders for each Student, Insight will automatically create folders for each Student in the following format: <em>Computer Name (Login Name)\login Name + Date + Filename</em>.</p><p>For example: Laptop01 (m.smiths)\m.smiths 2024-10-14 10.20 Assignment1.docx</p></div>

4. Select to *Overwrite Submitted Files if They Already Exist* if preferred.

5. Specify the types of files that are prohibited from being transferred. You can enter multiple file extensions separated by a comma. Default restricted file types include: bat, com, dll, exe, ps1.

6. Click *Save* or *Save and Apply*.

{% hint style="info" %}
Files transferred successfully will appear in the chat window and can be opened by clicking the link.
{% endhint %}