# Transfer Between Your Local Computer and Tier 1 with FileZilla

FileZilla is a graphical SFTP client that can be easier to use than a terminal SFTP session when you want to browse folders and drag files between your local system and MSI Tier 1 storage.

Use FileZilla for Tier 1 locations such as your home directory or project space. FileZilla does not provide access to Tier 2 object storage.

## Connect to MSI

Create a new site in FileZilla with these settings:

- Protocol: `SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol`
- Host: `agate.msi.umn.edu`
- Port: `22`
- Logon Type: `Normal`
- User: your MSI Internet ID
- Password: your MSI password

After connecting, the local pane shows files on your computer and the remote pane shows your MSI files.

## Recommended Settings

To keep transfers predictable, set the maximum number of simultaneous transfers to `1` in FileZilla.

For transfers into project space, browse to a Tier 1 path such as:

- `/projects/standard/PROJECT_NAME/shared`
- `/projects/regulated/PROJECT_NAME/shared`

## When to Use FileZilla

- Use FileZilla when you want a graphical drag-and-drop workflow for Tier 1
- Use command-line `sftp` when you prefer a terminal workflow
- Use Globus instead for large or long-running transfers