⚙ Settings & updates
Where downloads end up, how fast things download and how DasDing stays up to date.
What it does for you
- Downloaded files end up where you look for them.
- DasDing doesn't slow down your internet if you don't want it to.
- You always have the newest and safest version.
Who it is for: Everyone who wants to adjust something. The default settings suit most people.
The file has been downloaded – but where is it? And why does the video call stutter while DasDing downloads large files? You set both under ⚙ Settings at the top right.
The settings
- Target folder – where downloaded files go: to “Downloads”, to the desktop, to a custom folder, or ask every time.
- If the file already exists – for example “Rename with (1)”, so nothing is overwritten.
- Parallel downloads – how many files are downloaded at the same time.
- Bandwidth limit – limits how much of your internet connection DasDing uses at most. Handy when someone is on a call or watching films at the same time.
- Version – shows the installed version and has the button “Check for updates”.
Updates
DasDing checks by itself whether there is a new version and then shows a notice. One click installs it, after which the program restarts. Updates bring new features and close security holes – please install them promptly. What's new is shown in the notice each time.
Some improvements only happen on the server (for example new programs in the software catalogue); you don't need to do anything for those.
Window and areas
DasDing remembers the window size and position for each device. The areas in the window (folder bar, file list, downloads bar at the bottom) can be resized: drag the narrow border between them with the mouse. A double-click on the border resets it.
Where do I see which version I have?
Under ⚙ Settings → Version. We also need the version when you contact Support – it is sent along automatically there.
This guide is also available in the program under 📖 Guides – with jump links to the other guides.