# Uploading files using FileZilla

> FileZilla makes it straightforward to transfer files between your computer and your hosting account using FTP or SFTP.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/cpanel-files-ftp/uploading-files-using-filezilla
Updated: 2026-06-09

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FileZilla makes it straightforward to transfer files between your computer and your hosting account. This guide covers uploading files to your server and downloading them back to your local machine.

## Uploading files to your server

1. In the left-hand (local) panel, browse to the folder containing the files you want to upload.
2. Select the files you want to transfer. To select multiple files, hold **Ctrl** (Windows) or **Cmd** (Mac) while clicking each file.

   ![Selecting files in FileZilla local panel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/25/9e/259e451ee7265ee973dfdab422c6722a4c0ab10f.png)

3. Right-click the selected files and choose **Upload**.

   ![Right-click Upload option in FileZilla](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/de/0e/de0eb3d5a39dd78b8087b944252a5624597ea450.png)

The files will transfer to the current directory shown in the right-hand (remote) panel. You can confirm the upload by checking that the files appear there.

![Uploaded files visible in the remote panel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/da/d3/dad3e08d085145504412ef4db0f67fab1b33a385.png)

## Downloading files from your server

1. In the right-hand (remote) panel, browse to the directory containing the file you want to download.
2. Right-click the file you want to retrieve.

   ![Right-clicking a remote file in FileZilla](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/39/76/397679d006be9862308ca30122c3ebf3139ce001.png)

3. Select **Download**.

   ![Download option in FileZilla context menu](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/66/9e/669e4b48fcec2f041d8796f840bfd9057edeb5d9.png)

The file will be saved to whichever local directory is currently open in the left-hand panel.

:::tip
To change where downloaded files are saved, navigate to the destination folder in the local panel before starting the download.
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