How To Resume Download In Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to resume a download in Google Chrome. This handy trick can save time and frustration if a download gets interrupted unexpectedly. Follow these steps to get it back on track.

Resume Download In Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open Downloads

Launch Google Chrome on your computer.

Click the three vertically aligned dots in the top right and select Downloads.

You can also open the Downloads page directly with a shortcut if you prefer.

Windows - Ctrl + J
Mac - Command + Y

This page shows your current and previous downloads, which makes it easy to find the one you want to resume. If you are grabbing items from the Chrome Web Store, see download games. It can help with store content that appears here.

Find the interrupted file

Look through the list and find the download that was interrupted. It might show a status like Paused or Failed. That’s the one you want to fix.

Hover your mouse over the download entry. A circular arrow icon appears on the right side. Click that arrow to resume the download.

If all goes well, your download picks up where it left off. With a stable connection, it should finish without further issues. Keep the Downloads page open to watch the progress.

If the resume icon is missing

Sometimes the server you are downloading from does not support resuming. In that case, the circular arrow may not appear. You may need to start over by clicking the original download link again.

For Chrome extensions that fail to resume or show errors, see extension error. It walks through fixes for interrupted extension downloads in Chrome. Try those steps if the failure keeps repeating.

When issues persist

If you keep running into server restrictions or file corruption, consider a download manager. These tools handle interruptions more reliably, especially with large files or unstable connections. They can retry segments and often complete files that Chrome alone cannot.

If you are downloading installers such as Flash Player, the same resume approach applies. Use the Downloads page first, then switch to a manager if the server blocks resume. This prevents starting from scratch with big installers.

Final Thoughts

Resuming a download in Chrome is straightforward once you know where to look. Use the Downloads page, click the circular arrow to continue, and only start over if the server does not allow resuming. For stubborn cases, a dedicated download manager can finish the job.