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| ====== Uploading Files ====== | ====== Uploading Files ====== | ||
| + | //This article contains detailed description of uploading files. You may want to see [[guide_upload|simplified guide]] to the process instead.// | ||
| - | ===== Using Drag&drop (Mouse) ===== | + | The simplest way to upload files is to drag them from local panel or Windows File Explorer to [[ui_file_panel|remote panel]] of WinSCP. See section [[#dragdrop|Using Drag&drop (Mouse)]]. |
| - | First [[ui_file_panel#selecting_files|select the local files or directories]] you want to upload. You can select the files in the Windows Explorer or other application. If you are using [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] you can also select the files in its [[ui_file_panel|local panel]]. | + | |
| - | Then drag your selection and drop it on the [[ui_file_panel|remote panel]]. If you drop the files on empty place on file list, the files will be uploaded to current remote directory. If you drop the files on remote directory icon (either in the file list or directory tree), the files will be uploaded to that directory. | + | For alternative ways, advanced options and automation see further sections. |
| - | Before the upload actually starts, the [[ui_copy|transfer options dialog]] will show. There you will have a chance to change the transfer options or the target directory. You can avoid the dialog being shown in [[ui_pref_environment#confirmations|preferences]]. In such case you can change the transfer options by selecting preset on //[[ui_toolbars#transfer_settings_presets|Transfer Settings toolbar]]//. | + | ===== [[dragdrop]] Using Drag&drop (Mouse) ===== |
| + | First [[ui_file_panel#selecting_files|select the local files or directories]] you want to upload. You can select the files in the Windows File Explorer or other application. If you are using [[ui_commander|Commander interface]], you can also select the files in its [[ui_file_panel|local panel]]. | ||
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| + | Then drag your selection and drop it on the [[ui_file_panel|remote panel]]. If you drop the files on empty place on file list, the files will be uploaded to current remote directory.((In [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] you may consider turning off //[[ui_pref_commander#panels|Full row select]]// option to be able to drop files everywhere except directory files names to upload them to current remote directory.)) If you drop the files on remote directory icon (either in the file list or directory tree), the files will be uploaded to that directory. | ||
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| + | Before the upload actually starts, the [[ui_copy|transfer options dialog]] will show. There you will have a chance to change the transfer options or the target directory. You can avoid the dialog being shown in [[ui_pref_environment#confirmations|preferences]]. In such case you can change the transfer options by selecting preset on //[[ui_toolbars#transfer|Transfer Settings toolbar]]//. | ||
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| + | If you hold ''Shift'' key while dragging the files, they will be moved to remote directory (i.e. transferred and deleted from local directory). | ||
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| + | You can also [[#drop_tab|drop files to session tab]] to upload them using non-active session. | ||
| ===== Using Keyboard ===== | ===== Using Keyboard ===== | ||
| - | If you prefer controlling application using keyboard, you will probably find [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] useful. Otherwise you will need to use [[task_upload#using_copy_amp:paste|copy&paste]] method. | + | If you prefer controlling application using keyboard, you will probably find [[ui_commander|Commander interface]] useful. Otherwise, you must use [[#copy_paste|copy&paste]] method. |
| - | First select the local files or directories you want to upload (learn how to [[ui_commander#selecting_files|select files using keyboard]]). Make sure that [[ui_file_panel|local panel]] is still active and use command //Files > Copy// (or press ''F5'' key). | + | First select the local files or directories you want to upload (learn how to [[ui_commander#selecting_files|select files using keyboard]]). Make sure that [[ui_file_panel|local panel]] is still active and use command //Files > Upload// or press ''F5'' key. |
| - | Before the upload actually starts, the [[ui_copy|transfer options dialog]] will show. There you will have a chance to change the transfer options or the target directory. The target directory is by default the current remote directory. | + | Before the upload actually starts, the [[ui_copy|transfer options dialog]] will show. There you will have a chance to change the transfer options or the target directory. The target directory is by default the current remote directory. You can avoid the dialog being shown in [[ui_pref_environment#confirmations|preferences]]. In such case you can change the transfer options by selecting preset on //[[ui_toolbars#transfer|Transfer Settings toolbar]]//. |
| - | ===== Using Copy&paste ===== | + | If you use //Files > Upload > Upload and Delete// (or press ''F6'' key), the files will be moved to remote directory (i.e. transferred and deleted from local directory). |
| - | If you prefer the [[ui_explorer|Explorer-like interface]], but still want to control it using keyboard, you need to use copy&paste method. | + | |
| - | First select the files you want to upload in Windows Explorer or other application and copy them to clipboard. | + | ===== [[copy_paste]] Using Copy&paste ===== |
| + | If you prefer the [[ui_explorer|Explorer interface]], but still want to control it using keyboard, you need to use [[clipboard|copy&paste method]]. | ||
| - | Then switch to WinSCP and use command //File(s) > Paste// (or ''Ctrl+V''). | + | First select the files you want to upload in Windows File Explorer or other application and copy them to clipboard. |
| - | Before the upload actually starts, the [[ui_copy|transfer options dialog]] will show. There you will have a chance to change the transfer options or the target directory. The target directory is by default the current remote directory. | + | Then switch to WinSCP and use command //Files > Paste// (or ''Ctrl+V''). |
| - | Note that if clipboard contains plain text string only (no file data), the function //File(s) >; Paste// [[task_navigate#opening_path_stored_in_clipboard|opens the path stored in clipboard]] instead of pasting files. | + | Before the upload actually starts, the [[ui_copy|transfer options dialog]] will show. There you will have a chance to change the transfer options or the target directory. The target directory is by default the current remote directory. You can disable the dialog in [[ui_pref_environment|preferences]]. |
| - | ===== Using Explorer's 'Send To' Context Menu ===== | + | ===== Using Windows File Explorer's 'Send To' Context Menu ===== |
| - | Learn how to [[integration#send_to|integrate WinSCP into Explorer's 'Send To' menu]]. | + | Learn how to [[integration#send_to|integrate WinSCP into Windows File Explorer's 'Send To' menu]]. |
| ===== Dropping Files on WinSCP Icon ===== | ===== Dropping Files on WinSCP Icon ===== | ||
| - | Files dropped on [[integration#icons|WinSCP icon]] associated with stored session will be uploaded. | + | Files dropped on [[integration#icons|WinSCP icon]] associated with [[session_configuration#site|site]] will be uploaded. |
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| + | ===== [[drop_tab]] Dropping Files on Session Tab ===== | ||
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| + | To upload files using different session than active one, you can drop the local files to any [[ui_tabs|session tab]]. | ||
| - | ===== Upload on Background ===== | + | ===== File Upload on Background ===== |
| - | By default the upload starts on foreground, blocking the WinSCP window until it finishes. Learn how to schedule the [[transfer_queue|background transfer]]. | + | By default, the file upload starts on foreground, blocking the WinSCP window until it is complete. Learn how to schedule the [[transfer_queue|background transfer]]. |
| ===== Preserving Overwritten Remote Files ===== | ===== Preserving Overwritten Remote Files ===== | ||
| - | You can setup [[ui_login_environment#recycle_bin|remote recycle bin]] to backup files that you overwrite during upload. | + | You can set up [[ui_login_recycle_bin|remote recycle bin]] to backup files that you overwrite during upload. |
| - | ===== Automating Upload ===== | + | ===== Automating Uploads ===== |
| - | To automate file upload use [[scripting]] command ''put''. | + | To automate file upload use scripting command ''[[scriptcommand_put|put]]'' or .NET assembly method ''[[library_session_putfiles|Session.PutFiles]]''. |
| - | ===== Upload/Download Buttons ===== | ||
| - | In [[ui_commander|Norton Commander interface]] you can use toolbar with Upload/Download buttons to transfer files. You will want to use these particularly, if you want to transfer files, without having the [[ui_panel|panel]] with source directory active. | ||