on your desired drive (e.g., D:\LM_Studio_Models ).
LM Studio stores its settings in a JSON file named settings.json . The location of this file depends on your operating system. lm studio how to change download location
Alternatively, you can manually download GGUF models from Hugging Face via your browser and use the feature in LM Studio to add them from any location. Quick Troubleshooting Tips on your desired drive (e