# Displaying download progress

To track download progress in your application, downloads must first be started using the [File System - Request Download](/deskifier/deskifier-bubble.io-docs/filesystem-element/actions.md#file-system-request-download) action. 

Once a download has started, its progress can be accessed through the [Downloading Files](/deskifier/deskifier-bubble.io-docs/filesystem-element/states.md#downloading-files) state. \
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This state provides information about downloads that are currently in progress, allowing your application to display progress indicators, update UI elements, or monitor the status of active downloads.

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View an example in the editor: \
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