Users commonly purchase CVMs to store their local files onto them. This document describes how to copy your files to a CVM.

Find the operating system of your local computer below and refer to the corresponding instructions.

Local OS	Linux CVM	Windows CVM
Windows	Use WinSCP to upload files to a CVM Use FTP to upload files to a CVM	Use MSTSC to upload files to a CVM
Linux	Use SCP to upload files to a CVM Use FTP to upload files to a CVM	Use RDP to upload files to a CVM
Mac OS		Use MRD to upload files to a CVM

For example, if you use Windows on your local computer and have a Linux CVM, you can use WinSCP to upload files from your local computer to the Linux CVM.

Subsequent Operations

For important data, you can make a snapshot for backup and disaster recovery purposes. For more information about the use cases and usage methods of snapshots, see Snapshot FAQs.

Having Problems?

Please submit a ticket to contact us or use related documentation to troubleshoot the issue.
Below are common problems that users encounter when using CVMs. Please refer to the corresponding documentation below to locate and troubleshoot the problem.

• I forgot my CVM login password.
  Refer to Resetting the Instance Password.
• I can’t log in to the CVM.
  Refer to Windows Instance Login Failure or Linux Instance Login Failure.