# Upload / Download

## **Upload File**

Upload a file from your computer to Arkain. To upload a file:

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{% step %}
Right-click on an empty area in the **Project Sidebar** and select **\[Upload File]**.
{% endstep %}

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A pop-up will appear allowing you to **browse and select a file from your computer**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
The file will be uploaded to the currently selected location in the **Project Sidebar**.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Upload Folder** <a href="#export-file" id="export-file"></a>

Upload a folder from your computer to Arkain. To upload a folder:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Right-click on an empty area in the **Project Sidebar** and select **\[Upload Folder]**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
A pop-up will appear allowing you to **browse and select a folder from your computer**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
The folder and its contents will be uploaded to the currently selected location in the **Project Sidebar**.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Download File** <a href="#export-file" id="export-file"></a>

You can download project files from Arkain to your computer using the **Download File** feature.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Right-click on the desired file in the **Project Sidebar** and select **\[Download File]**.
{% endstep %}

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Click the **\[Yes]** button to download the file to your computer.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## **Download Folder** <a href="#export-folder" id="export-folder"></a>

Download a folder from Arkain to your computer. To download:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Right-click on the desired file in the Project Sidebar and select **\[Download ZIP]** or **\[Download Folder]**.
{% endstep %}

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Choose your preferred compression format: ZIP, TAR, or TAR.GZ.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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