How to upload files using FileZilla This demo assumes you already have FileZilla running on your computer, and are connected to a remote server. Now lets learn how to upload files to a remote server. First, navigate to the remote folder where you want to upload the files. Locate and select the file in the left window (your local computer)... Then click and drag it over to the right window (the remote server). Thats it! The file has been uploaded to the remote server. This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to upload files to a remote server with FileZilla.