> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SFTP Workflows

> Common transfer and navigation workflows in the SFTP UI

This page covers the most common day-to-day SFTP usage patterns.

## Upload Local to Remote

1. Connect to a host.
2. Open SFTP for the session.
3. Navigate to local source path in left pane.
4. Navigate to remote target path in right pane.
5. Drag files/folders from local to remote.

## Download Remote to Local

1. Open remote path in right pane.
2. Open local destination in left pane.
3. Drag from remote to local.

## Remote to Remote Transfer

1. Ensure both remote sessions are active.
2. Start transfer from source remote path.
3. Select destination host/path.
4. Monitor progress and failures.

## Bulk Operations

* Multi-select files/folders with `Shift + Click` (range) and `Cmd/Ctrl + Click` (individual items)
* Run delete/download/upload in bulk
* Track operation progress and cancel when needed

## Path Navigation and Autocomplete

* Double-click folders to enter
* Use path input for direct navigation
* Remote path autocomplete applies to connected remote sessions

## Troubleshooting

See [SFTP Workflows Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/sftp-workflows-troubleshooting).