.. _filetransfer:

File Transfer Overview
======================

There are a variety of methods available to move files into and out of the
Science Portal.  This page provides a short summary of the options, with
links to further resources that are available.

* upload individual files [Notebook]: Small files can be easily uploaded within a Notebook session using the upload icon.  A tutorial is available :ref:`here<notebook_transfer_file>`

* upload/download files or directories using the `web browser interface <https://www.canfar.net/storage/arc/list/home>`_ for the storage associated with the Science Portal.  A tutorial is available :ref:`here<webstorage>`.

* upload/download files or directories from the command line using the VOS Tools software.  See a basic tutorial :ref:`here<vostools>`.

* mount the file system to your local computer using sshfs.  See a basic tutorial :ref:`here<sshfs>`.

* command line interaction to upload/download files through a direct url.  See a brief description :ref:`here<directurl>`.