How to Use Fling File Transfer — Step-by-Step Guide
1) Install and open Fling
- Download Fling for Windows from the vendor (NCH / Fling) and run the installer.
- Launch Fling after installation.
2) Create a new Fling folder (transfer job)
- Click New (or use the Fling Folder Wizard).
- Choose the job type (e.g., upload to a website via FTP, copy to a network folder, sync to external drive).
- Click Next.
3) Enter destination details
- For FTP/FTPS/SFTP: enter server address (IP or domain), port, username, and password.
- For network or local targets: browse and select the destination folder/path.
- Click Next.
4) Select source folder on your PC
- Use Browse to pick the local folder you want to keep synced or upload from.
- Click Next.
5) Configure update/mode options
- Choose transfer mode:
- Manual: upload only when you trigger it.
- Automatic (watch): upload when files change.
- Interval scan: upload on a schedule (e.g., every hour).
- Set options such as one-way vs two-way sync, exclude patterns (wildcards like.exe), preserve or delete remote files, and whether to delete local files after transfer.
6) Finish wizard and run the job
- Review the folder entry summary and click OK to save.
- Manually trigger: right-click file/folder in File Explorer → Fling → Upload (or use Fling main window and press Upload).
- Automatic: ensure Fling service is running (it can run as a background service) so scheduled/automatic transfers occur even when logged off.
7) Monitor and troubleshoot transfers
- Use Fling main window to view job status and logs.
- Cancel active transfers via the Cancel button or Esc.
- If transfers fail, verify credentials, network access, firewall/port settings, and that the destination path exists.
8) Advanced tips
- Run Fling as a service on a server to keep transfers running in the background.
- Use command-line arguments to integrate Fling into automation scripts.
- Test with a small file first to confirm configuration.
- Keep backups and enable secure protocols (SFTP/FTPS) when sending sensitive data.
If you want, I can produce a concise checklist you can print and follow while configuring Fling.
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