Transfer files
The Files tab is a two-pane file manager: this computer on one side, the paired machine on the other. Transfers run over SSH (SFTP).
Open the file manager
On the machine card, select Files. In an open session, switch to the Files tab with Ctrl + 2.
Copy files between the machines
In each pane, browse to the folder you want. Double-click a folder to open it.
Select the files or folders to copy.
Drag them to the other pane.
Or press Ctrl + C, press Tab to switch pane, then press Ctrl + V.
Watch the progress in the Transfers panel.
You can also drop files from your desktop file manager onto the remote pane, or use Upload files... and Upload folder.... The buttons Upload selected to … and Download selected to this computer copy the current selection across.
When a file already exists
CrossShell stops and asks. Choose one:
| Choice | Result |
|---|---|
| Keep both | The new file is saved under a different name |
| Skip | The existing file is left as it is |
| Replace | The existing file is overwritten |
Manage files
Right-click in a pane for Open, Copy, Rename, Delete, Copy path, Paste, New folder, Refresh and Show hidden files. On the remote pane, Open terminal here starts a terminal in that folder.
| Action | Keys |
|---|---|
| Rename | F2 |
| Delete | Del |
| New folder | F7 |
| Refresh | F5 |
| Show or hide hidden files | Ctrl + H |
| Back / Forward | Alt + Left / Right |
| Up one folder | Backspace |
| Switch pane | Tab |
DANGER
Delete permanently deletes the files, or the folders with everything in them, on whichever machine the pane shows. There is no undo and no trash.
Transfers panel
The Transfers panel lists each upload, download and delete with its state. Use Cancel on one item, Cancel all, Retry on a failed item, Copy error to copy the reason, and Clear to empty the list.