Lmstudio Change Download Directory ((better))

from its default location ( C:\Users\[YourName]\.lmstudio on Windows or ~/.lmstudio on Mac/Linux) to your new drive.

This method tricks LM Studio into thinking the models are still in the default location, while they actually live on another drive. lmstudio change download directory

LM Studio requires a specific folder structure to recognize models. Files must be nested within a publisher/model_name/ structure (e.g., models/TheBloke/Llama-3-GGUF/model.gguf ). Method 2: Move the Entire Home Directory (Advanced) from its default location ( C:\Users\[YourName]\

Set the LM_STUDIO_MODELS_PATH environment variable to your desired folder before launching LM Studio. lmstudio change download directory