# How Can I Transfer Files from a Local Windows Computer to a Windows ECS?

#### Scenarios

You want to transfer files from a local Windows computer to a Windows ECS through an MSTSC-based remote desktop connection.

#### Prerequisites

- The target ECS is running.
- The ECS has an EIP bound. For details, see Binding an EIP.

- The security group of the ECS allows traffic on port 3389. For details, see Configuring Security Group Rules.

#### Solution

1. On the local Windows computer, click Start. In the Search programs and files text box, enter mstsc.

   The Remote Desktop Connection window is displayed.

2. Click Options.

3. On the General tab, enter the EIP bound to the ECS and username Administrator for logging in to the ECS.

4. Click the Local Resources tab and verify that Clipboard is selected in the Local devices and resources pane.

5. Click More.
6. In the Drives pane, select the local disk where the file to be transferred to the Windows ECS is located.

7. Click OK and log in to the Windows ECS.
8. Choose Start > Computer.

   The local disk is displayed on the Windows ECS.

9. Double-click the local disk to access it and copy the file to be transferred to the Windows ECS.

Parent topic: File Upload/Data Transfer