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title: "How to upload large files via SFTP on PC"
icon: lucide/upload
description: "How to upload large files from your PC to the server using SFTP with FileZilla, WinSCP, or Cyberduck."
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# How to upload large files via SFTP on PC

Use SFTP when a file is too large for the panel uploader, or when you need a more stable transfer.

## Why SFTP?

SFTP is a file transfer protocol that runs over SSH. On the hosting panel, the SFTP host, username, and port details can differ from common default port assumptions, so always follow the data shown in the panel.

## Data you need

1. Open `https://panel.nexuscloud.id/`.
2. Select your server.
3. Go to **Settings**.
4. Look at the **SFTP Details** section.
5. Note down:
   - **Server Address**
   - **Username**
   - **Port**
   - Panel password or the password set for SFTP

!!! warning "Use the port from the panel"
    The SFTP port is not always `22`. Many panels use a dedicated allocation such as `2022`. Use the number shown on your server panel.

## App options

- **FileZilla**: Windows, macOS, Linux
- **WinSCP**: Windows
- **Cyberduck**: Windows, macOS

## Example with FileZilla

1. Open FileZilla.
2. Fill in the connection fields:
   - **Host**: server address
   - **Username**: SFTP username
   - **Password**: panel/SFTP password
   - **Port**: port from the panel
3. Make sure the protocol used is **SFTP**.
4. Click **Quickconnect**.
5. Upload files to the target folder via drag and drop.

## Example with WinSCP

1. Open WinSCP.
2. Choose the **SFTP** protocol.
3. Fill in the host, port, username, and password from the panel.
4. Log in.
5. Upload files to the target folder.

## Tips for large files

- Compress the file to `.zip` if it makes sense.
- Make sure the server has enough storage free.
- Don't close the app before the transfer finishes.
- If the connection drops, many SFTP clients can resume the unfinished transfer.

## Troubleshooting

### Can't connect

- Make sure the protocol used is **SFTP**, not regular FTP.
- Double-check the host, username, password, and port.
- If asked for a host fingerprint, verify it and continue if the source is indeed your panel.

### Upload fails

- Check the server's remaining storage.
- Check whether the file is in use by another process.
- Try again on a more stable internet connection.

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