Overview of uploading files to a Contabo server:

There are a few different ways to upload files to your Contabo server depending on the operating system your local computer uses and the local computer your Contabo server uses. Below you'll find guide on how to upload files to your server depending on the operating systems you are using.

Table of contents

• How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Windows computer?
• How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Linux computer?
• How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server from a local Linux Computer?
• How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server using a local Windows computer?

How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Windows computer?

The easiest way to transfer files to a server with Windows from a local computer also using Windows is to use a remote desktop connection. Here is a quick guide on how to upload files using a remote desktop connection Windows:

1. Connect to your Contabo server using a remote desktop connection. (There is a guide on how to do this here.)
2. Open your file manager and go to "This PC". You should there is a new drive that appears in the "Devices and drives" section which links to your server.
3. You can then copy-paste your files to the drive in the same manner as you normally would to your local folder. They will then be uploaded to your Contabo server.

You can now proceed with uploading your first files to the server. Don’t forget to backup your data regularly to make sure you don't lose any data.

How do I upload files to a Windows Contabo Server from a local Linux computer?

In case your Linux computer is already equipped with a GUI we recommend you use Rdesktop to transfer your files.

Alternatively, you could install an FTP Server on your Windows Server, for instance FileZilla Server. Once you install an FTP server running on your Windows Server there are several options to connect to it. The easiest ones would be using the File Manager of your GUI or using the terminal.

You can now proceed with uploading your first files to the server. Don’t forget to backup your data regularly as there are not automatic backups set on your server by default.

How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server from a local Linux Computer?

To grant you all the necessary admin rights, always enter the command sudo -i at the beginning of each session:

sudo -i

This command will grant you the rights of a power user, so you don’t have to write the command sudo at the beginning of every command line. If you’re an experienced Linux user, you may transfer your files without using any graphical interface.

The easiest way is to use the command SFTP, for instance:

sftp <YOUR_USERNAME>@<IP_ADDRESS>

If you change your port don’t forget to use your new port number:

sftp -P<PORT_NUMBER><YOUR_USERNAME>@<IP_ADDRESS>

Alternatively, you can use a file manager. In case you’re already using an GUI equipped with file manager (GNOME Nautilus on Ubuntu for instance), you do not need to install a separate client. Otherwise, use any FTP client that can handle SFTP connections, for instance FileZilla Client.

You can now proceed with uploading your first files to the server. Don’t forget to backup your data regularly, as there are not automatic backups set on your server by default.

How do I upload files to a Linux Contabo Server using a local Windows computer?

The most convenient way is to use an FTP client for transferring files. Note that there is no FTP service installed or activated on your Linux server by default, but you can establish SFTP connection to your server.

We recommend FileZilla as a proven client that is easy to use. Read the instructions to understand how to connect FileZilla to your Linux server here.

You can now proceed with uploading your first files to the server. Don’t forget to backup your data regularly as there are not automatic backups set on your server by default.

A note on backups:

Please note Contabo will not perform a backup of your data for your as this is part of the Contabo terms of service. You will have to perform any backups of your data manually.