ARCHIVED: How do I transfer files between my personal computer and XSEDE digital services?

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To transfer files between your personal laptop or desktop computer and Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) digital services, use Globus Connect Personal, part of the Globus software-as-a-service for data transfer and file sharing. Globus Connect Personal turns your personal computer into a Globus endpoint, allowing you to share and transfer files between other Globus endpoints (including XSEDE digital services), even if your computer is behind a firewall.

Note:

To use Globus software-as-a-service tools, you need a Globus account. To sign up for an account, fill out and submit the Sign Up form.

You can download and install Globus Connect Personal for:

For more, see the Globus Connect Personal home page. For more about using Globus file transfer and sharing services with XSEDE digital services, see Globus File Transfer User Guide in the XSEDE User Portal.

If you need help or have questions, contact the XSEDE Help Desk. For other support options, see ARCHIVED: Get help with XSEDE.

This document was developed with support from National Science Foundation (NSF) grants 1053575 and 1548562. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.