Add Files with Direct Upload

Last modified: December 21st, 2023

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Uploading files through a web browser is a quick way to get a website live on CloudCannon.

When creating a new site:

  1. Select Upload a folder or Upload a zip file
  2. Click on Select your folder or Select your zip file
  3. Click on Sync Files
Sync step of creating a site to add your files

CloudCannon supports any file type uploaded or synced from a storage provider. The maximum size per file is 25 MB.

To upload files from the File Browser:

  1. Open the Add Files menu
  2. Select Upload files or Upload a folder

Uploading a folder uploads all files inside the folder, rather than the folder itself.

Adding files to your site using the file browser

Alternatively, drag and drop files into the File Browser.

Each file uploads individually to CloudCannon through your web browser.

If your site is synced with a storage provider, CloudCannon will push the files there as well.

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