Download folder on doc lost

I accidentally removed the download folder from my doc. When I used the folder from my account file it wasn't the same (opens on the doc like the documents folder). How do I get the downloads folder back?

I'm also a new user and had the same problem.
The answer is double-click on the hard drive icon (e.g. Macintosh HD), expand the Users folder and then expand your username.
You should see a (your) Downloads folder and you simply drag it to the Dock. Having said that, there is a trick to it as you can inadvertently drag a copy to the desktop.
When you drag the icon to the dock (e.g. between the Documents folder icon and the Trash icon), make sure the icons separate from each other, indicating that the icons are "making room" for a new icon. Then let go of the mouse button.
Hope this helps.

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