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    Simple Application Server:Use MSTSC to transfer files between a local Windows system and a Windows server

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    Simple Application Server:Use MSTSC to transfer files between a local Windows system and a Windows server

    Last Updated:Jul 31, 2025

    MSTSC (Microsoft Terminal Services Client) is a remote desktop connection tool included with the Windows operating system. If your local host runs Windows, you can use MSTSC to transfer files between the local host and a Windows server.

    Prerequisites

    • The Windows server is in the Running status.

    • Make sure that port 3389 is allowed on the Windows server. Port 3389 is allowed by default after the server is created. For more information, see Firewall settings.

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    Procedure

    Important

    To upload or download large files or many files, we recommend that you compress the files before uploading them to improve transfer efficiency.

    Step 1: Remotely connect to the server

    1. On your local Windows computer, press the Win+R composite key to open the Run window. Enter mstsc and press Enter to open the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box.

    2. In the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, click Show Options.

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    3. On the General tab, configure the following parameters.

      • Computer (C): Enter the public IP address of the Windows server.

        Note

        You can view the public IP address on the server card in the Simple Application Server console.

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      • User Name: Enter the username. The default username is Administrator.

    4. On the Local Resources tab, select Clipboard and click More.

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    5. In the Drives section, select the drive that contains the files you want to transfer, and then click OK.

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    6. Click Connect to remotely connect to the Windows server.

    Step 2: Upload or download files

    After you connect to the Windows server, you can view your local disk drives in This PC. You can double-click a drive to access it. Then, you can upload files from your local computer to the server or download files from the server to your local computer.

    • Double-click the mapped local drive in the instance.

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    • Upload files to the server

      The following example shows how to upload a file to the desktop of the Windows server. You can also press Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to copy files between your local Windows computer and the Windows server.

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    • Download files from the server to your local computer

      The following example shows how to download a file from the desktop of the Windows server. You can also press Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V to copy files between your local Windows computer and the Windows server.

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    References

    If you cannot connect to the server remotely, see Remote connection FAQ for troubleshooting information.