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Working with file transfer

How to use drag-and-drop, the file manager window and sync folders.

Master file transfer and you never need a cloud drive as a waypoint. This page explains when to use each of the three methods.

Drag and drop

Inside a desktop session, drop a local file into the remote window to upload, or drag a remote file to your local window to download. Best for one or two files.

  • Drop into the remote window to upload
  • Drag out to a local window to download
  • Multiple files in one drag
  • Use the file manager for large files

File manager window

You can transfer without entering the desktop: open the file transfer window, browse local and remote directories side by side, and use queues with resumable transfers.

  • Two-column browsing of both sides
  • Create, rename and delete files
  • Pause and resume the queue
  • Resume after interruption

Sync folders

Mark a frequently used remote directory as a sync folder so changes propagate automatically — ideal for the same material across devices.

  • Keep chosen directories in sync
  • Good for long-term shared material
  • Set direction and frequency
  • Avoid editing the same file on both sides

FAQ

Do I restart a failed transfer from zero?

No. Transfers resume; queued jobs can continue and failed ones can be retried individually.

Can I transfer a whole folder?

Yes, drag the folder or pack it first. With many small files, packing is usually faster.

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