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INTERNET DOWNLOAD MANAGER · WINDOWS
Your downloads.
Under control.
A dedicated place for every download. Pause, resume and organize your files with Internet Download Manager.
30-day free trial · Paid license required afterward
01 / DOWNLOAD
Opens the official IDM website.
Independent guide, unaffiliated with Tonec.
30 days to try IDMWindows desktop application3 browsers integration guidesOfficial source download links
01 / GET STARTED
From download
to your first file.
Install the desktop app first. The browser extension connects to that app.
Install on Windows
Run the downloaded .exe and follow the installer instructions.
Connect your browser
Add the IDM Integration Module using the official publisher’s links.
02 / BROWSER INTEGRATION
Your browser.
Meet your download manager.
The IDM Integration Module connects Chrome, Edge or Firefox to the installed Windows app.
IDM INTEGRATION MODULE
Set up IDM in Chrome
- Install IDM for Windows, then restart Chrome.
- Open the official extension link below and add IDM Integration Module.
- In IDM, open Options → General and check Chrome integration.
- In Chrome’s extension settings, confirm the module is enabled and has access to the sites you download from.
Use the publisher’s direct link. The official Chrome module may not appear in store search.
Official Chrome setup & troubleshootingIDM INTEGRATION MODULE
Set up IDM in Edge
- Install the Windows application first.
- Open the official Edge Add-ons listing below.
- Add the IDM Integration Module and enable it when prompted.
- Check Edge integration under Options → General in IDM, then restart the browser.
The extension needs the IDM desktop application to handle downloads.
Official browser helpIDM INTEGRATION MODULE
Set up IDM in Firefox
- Install IDM on your Windows PC.
- Open the Mozilla listing published by Internet Download Manager, Tonec Inc.
- Add the module to Firefox and review the permissions.
- Keep the extension enabled and restart Firefox before testing a download.
Mozilla’s listing confirms this module works with the installed IDM application.
Official browser help03 / EVERYDAY CONTROL
A little more order.
A lot less checking.
Useful controls for large files, busy download lists and interrupted connections.
Pause. Pick up later.
Resume a paused download when the source server supports it. Expired links may need refreshing.
Keep files organized
Track status and progress in one list, with categories and save locations for different file types.
Download on a schedule
Use queues and the Scheduler to choose when downloads start and how many run at once.
Want to see the application itself?
View the official interface & user guide04 / QUICK FIXES
Download hit
a roadblock?
Start with the symptom. These checks cover common problems without changing your security settings.
Browse official IDM supportIDM isn’t catching downloads
Update IDM using Help → Check for updates. Check your browser under Options → General, then confirm IDM Integration Module is installed and enabled. Restart the browser normally.
Read the official integration checklistA paused download won’t resume
The source server must support resuming. If a temporary link expired, right-click the file in IDM and choose Refresh download address. Return to the original page and request the same file again. A server that does not support resume may require a new download.
Official expired-link instructionsDownloads are slower than expected
Speed depends on your connection, the source server and other network traffic. Compare another download source, check whether IDM’s speed limiter is active and review the official speed troubleshooting guide.
Official download speed helpThe 30-day trial has ended
Continued use requires a valid paid license. Purchase and registration are handled by IDM’s publisher. This guide does not sell licenses or provide activation keys.
Official license & registration information05 / BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD
A few things
to know.
Is Internet Download Manager free?
It offers a 30-day free trial. After that, a paid license is required to keep using the application. See the publisher’s trial terms.
Can I install IDM on macOS or Android?
IDM is a Windows application. The publisher does not currently provide native versions for macOS, iPhone/iPad, Android or Linux. Check official platform support.
Does the browser extension work on its own?
No. IDM Integration Module connects your browser to the installed Windows desktop application. Install the app first, then add the extension for your browser.
Which version will I download?
The download button opens the official IDM page so you can get the publisher’s current installer. This guide does not host a separate installer or lock you to an old release.
Is this the official IDM website?
This is an independent download and setup guide, unaffiliated with Tonec. Application downloads, extension installation, purchases and support are linked to the publisher or the official extension stores.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT DOWNLOAD?
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