How To: Upload Local File via web Browser in Globus

Summary

Step-by-step process to upload from a local or network device to a folder in Globus via web browser.

Body

Question

How do I upload from a local or network device to a folder in Globus via web browser?

Answer

* Note:   Subsequent uploads from this device will begin at step 5 instead of step 1.
                     Skip to Step 5.

 

1. In File Manager, navigate to collection and path for upload destination. Click Upload button on right.

Example:

Collection: U MO ITRSS RDE

Path: /vast/trumant-lab/MyNewFolder

 

Globus File Manager with example PATH highlighted

 

 

 

2. Click on Continue to give consent for file upload over HTTPS *

 

Globus File Manager Initial HTTPS Upload Authentication and Consent prompt

 

 

 

3. Click on your email address to select your identity to use *

 

Identity required for additional consent

 

 

 

4. Click on Allow to allow Globus to upload and manage your data *

 

Globus web app allow data access to path via HTTPS protocol

 

 

 

5. Return to File Manager, navigate to collection and path for upload destination. Click Upload button on right.

Example:

Collection: U MO ITRSS RDE

Path: /vast/trumant-lab/MyNewFolder

 

Globus File Manager with example PATH highlighted

 

 

 

6. Click on Select Files to Upload or Select Folders to Upload depending on your need.

 

File Manager prompt to select upload of files or folder

 

 

 

7. Selection window opens to select your files or folders. 

a. Navigate to the files or folders you wish to upload.

b. Select files or folders.

c. Click on Open.

 

Upload file selection window

 

 

 

8. A pop-up Uploads window is displayed in the File Manager. Your uploaded files or folders will also be listed in the File Manager listing.

 

File Manager with completed file uploads

 

 

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Article ID: 1612
Created
Mon 8/18/25 3:18 PM
Modified
Thu 9/25/25 2:50 PM

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