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title: Default Folder Location
description: Set the default location for where new notes are to be created
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You can now set a default folder where all new notes are created. This is configured per-workspace in `Settings > Files`

**How it works**

| Scenario | Where the note is created |
| --- | --- |
| No default folder set, no folder selected in sidebar | Workspace root |
| No default folder set, folder selected in sidebar | The selected folder |
| No default folder set, current note tab is inside a folder | The selected folder |
| Default folder set, no folder selected | The default folder |
| Default folder set, folder selected in sidebar | The default folder (overrides selection) |
| Default folder cleared (set back to Root) | Behaves as if no default is set (cases 1 & 2) |

**Key details**

- Cmd+N always creates notes in the default folder when one is set, regardless of what's selected in the sidebar.
- The "New Note" button tooltip updates to reflect where the note will be created.
- Dot-folders (e.g. .hidden) are excluded from the folder picker.
- The setting can be cleared with the Clear button to revert to the default behavior.

> Available only on the Pro License

#### Quick Answers

### Can I choose where new notes are created?

Yes. Set a default folder in `Settings -> Files` so new notes are created there automatically.

### Does the default folder override the selected sidebar folder?

Yes. When a default folder is set, new notes go there even if another folder is selected.

### Does default folder location require Pro?

Yes. Default folder location is available with a Pro license.