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This page describes how to upload and download files and folders with
Cloud Shell.
Upload and download files and folders
You can upload and download files and folders easily using
Cloud Shell. To transfer files, use one of the following
methods:
Clickmore_vertMore>UploadorDownloadto move your files or folders to or from
Cloud Shell. Files and folders can only be uploaded to and
downloaded from your home directory.
Use thegcloud cloud-shell scpcommandon a local terminal to transfer files between Cloud Shell and
your workstation. For example, to move a file, 'data.txt', from
Cloud Shell to your local machine:
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