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This document describes how to upload local files to a Lighthouse instance or download the files on it to your local file system.

Transfer Method

Using TencentCloud Automation Tools to transfer files

You can use TencentCloud Automation Tools to upload a local file to a Lighthouse instance or download a file on it to your local file system through the browser.

Operation	Use Limits
Uploading a file to a Lighthouse instance	Only a text file of up to 36 KB in size can be uploaded. Only the uploaded files can be downloaded.
Log in to a Lighthouse instance with WebShell for file upload/download	Only Lighthouse instances on Linux are supported. Files can be uploaded only to the `home > lighthouse` directory.

Other methods

Follow the instructions below based on your local operating system and the operating system of the purchased Lighthouse instance.

Local OS	Lighthouse Instance OS (Linux)	Lighthouse Instance OS (Windows)
Windows	Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via WinSCP Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via FTP	Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via remote desktop
Linux	Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via SCP Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via FTP	Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via remote desktop
macOS		Upload files to a Lighthouse instance via remote desktop

For example, if you use Windows on your local computer and have a Linux Lighthouse instance, you can use WinSCP to upload files to the instance.

Subsequent Operations

If you need to back up important business data or personal files, you can create a snapshot of the Lighthouse instance's system disk after uploading the files to the instance. For more information on the use cases and usage methods of snapshots, see Managing Snapshot.

Problem?

Submit a ticket or use related documentation to troubleshoot.