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title: Uploading Files for File Transfer
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/uploading-files-for-file-transfer
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T15:51:48.832Z
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You can upload files to the server on which Zixi Broadcaster is installed to make them available for download using the Zixi protocol. The location of the files that will be uploaded is relative to the Root folder that was specified in the **Settings > General** screen.

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**Note**

Before you upload a file, make sure Zixi Proxy is installed on your computer. If it is not installed, you will be prompted with a notification and a link for download and installation.
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### To upload a file for file transfer:

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In Zixi Broadcaster, click the **Files **tab.
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Click **New Upload**.

The **Select Files to Upload** dialog opens:

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Navigate to the path in which the file is located and select the file.
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For very large files, it is possible to receive an email notification when the upload process is completed. To enable this feature, type the desired email address, or multiple email addresses separated by commas, in the **Send upload completion notification to** field.
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Click **Upload**.

The file will be uploaded using the Zixi protocol. The upload process is displayed at the bottom of the screen (**Files Transfer Queue** tab). When the upload is complete, it will be recorded in the **File Transfer Log** tab.

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You can limit the upload speed by dragging the **Upload Speed Limit** slider.

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The overall maximal limit is determined by the **Max upload speed \[kbps]** setting in the **Settings > File Transfer & VOD** screen.
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