Your First File Upload

Uploading files to Onlinedrive is simple. Here's how to get your first file stored in the cloud.

Method 1: Drag and Drop

The easiest way to upload:

1. Open Files in the client panel
2. Drag a file (or multiple files) from your computer
3. Drop it anywhere on the file browser area
4. You'll see an upload progress indicator
5. Once complete, your file appears in the current folder

Method 2: Upload Button

1. Right-click an empty area of the file browser and choose Upload Files (or Upload Folder to upload a whole folder)
2. Select one or more files from your computer's file picker
3. The upload begins automatically
4. Files appear in your current folder when complete

Upload Details

• Smaller files (up to 100 MB) upload in a single request
• Large files are uploaded in parts, so if your connection drops only the unfinished parts are sent again — uploads resume rather than restart
• The maximum size for a single file is 5 GB on every plan
• You can upload multiple files at once
• Progress is shown for each file
• If an upload fails, you can retry it

Where Do Files Go?

Files are uploaded to:

• The current folder you're viewing (or the root if you're at the top level)
• The active workspace shown in the workspace chip in the Files header (My Files unless you've switched to a shared workspace)

After Upload

Once your file is uploaded, you can:

• Preview it by clicking on it (images, videos, PDFs, and more are supported)
• Star it for quick access
• Share it with others
• Move it to a different folder
• Download it back to your computer

Tips

• Check your storage quota before uploading large files
• Organize files into folders before bulk uploads to keep things tidy
• HEIC photos from iPhones are supported and will preview correctly