# Uploading files using WinSCP

> This guide shows you how to upload and download files between your computer and your hosting account using WinSCP.

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

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This guide covers uploading files from your local computer to your hosting account, and downloading files back again, using WinSCP. It assumes you already have WinSCP open and connected to your server.

## Uploading files to the server

1. In the left-hand (local computer) panel, select the files you want to upload. Hold **Ctrl** to select multiple files.

   ![Select files in the local panel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/cc/bb/ccbb3f67c2885caf3691f1ad286cd966d3dbbfe1.png)

2. Click **Copy**.

   ![Click the Copy button](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/70/d3/70d3cbd949e2fc62b03ef25a7f8f140f66babb81.png)

3. In the confirmation dialogue that appears, click **Copy** again to confirm the transfer.

   ![Confirm the copy](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/f9/db/f9db070d2fc6f5cb1fa79ab8e11518d6d7b17067.png)

The files are now uploaded and will appear in the right-hand (remote server) panel.

![Files visible in the remote panel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/39/0e/390eec65911043f4d341d6df3049c89e90b6fbe8.png)

## Downloading files from the server

1. In the right-hand (remote server) panel, select the file you want to download.

   ![Select a file in the remote panel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/5b/60/5b60c8d333f7a79026ce62daab6f976a0551a649.png)

2. Click **Copy**.

3. In the confirmation dialogue, click **Copy** again to confirm.

   ![Confirm the download](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/f4/e4/f4e44177005211c16eb9035abec0935f386f7005.png)

The file will appear in your local computer panel once the transfer is complete.

![File downloaded to local panel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/3b/96/3b96bffaf5f885c8d5a0abf1a58b958232392dbf.png)

:::tip
You can also drag and drop files between the two panels as an alternative to using the Copy button.
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