Transferring content

The GUI provides an easy, intuitive way to transfer content between the local computer and a remote host.

About this task

Note: Do not use the following characters in file or folder names: 
/ \ " : ' ? > < & * |
They can produce unpredictable transfer behavior.

Procedure

  1. Create a connection.
    For instructions, see Adding and editing connections.
  2. Select the remote server under Connection Name.

    Select a connection.
  3. For uploads, if the target directory is correct, then you can select the content to upload from the local file tree and either drag-and-drop the content into the connection pane, or click the upload arrow. If you want to browse the remote file system or download content from it, go on to the next step.

    Upload files without browsing.
  4. Connect to the remote server by either double-clicking the connection name, or select it and click Connect.
  5. Select the content to transfer (from the local or remote file system) and do any of the following:
    • Click the upload or download arrow.
    • Drag and drop the files between the windows.
    • Copy and paste the files between the windows.

    Download a file from the remote host.
  6. Once a transfer is started, you can manage the transfer rate, transfer policy, and priority. For information, see Managing transfers.