how can you upload files to an Azure Web Apps virtual directory?

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how can you upload files to an Azure Web Apps virtual directory ?

I created a virtual directory for example called \UAT but when i log on via ftp its not visible ?

afaik you can get publish settings via azure portal. That should contain what you need — Erki M., Aug 01 '18 at 08:12
Thanks i did that and it worked but when i ftp into the web app the virtual directory i created doesnt appear? — itye1970, Aug 01 '18 at 08:22
@itye1970 Please don't change your question. If we answered your question, you should accept it and start a new one. — Martin Brandl, Aug 01 '18 at 08:28

score 24 · Answer 1 · edited Jan 17 '22 at 06:12

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You can set the FTP credentials on the Deployment credentials blade within your App Service:

However, the easiest way is to upload your files using the KUDU console. To access the console navigate to https://<yoursite>.scm.azurewebsites.net where <yoursite> is the name of your App

In the Kudu console, click on the Debug Console tab, then on PowerShell. That will open a file browser where you can navigate to your directory and upload the files by dragging and dropping the files into the browser window:

edited Jan 17 '22 at 06:12

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answered Aug 01 '18 at 08:14

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The PowerShell file browser does accept drag-and-drop file upload, despite lack of visual feedback. – Arash Motamedi Jun 23 '20 at 04:59
Just be aware that the Kudu container where you're uploading files is distinct from your website container. – AlecZ Sep 16 '21 at 20:21
thanks @Arash Motamedi drag and drop a great solution – fatma zayed Aug 16 '23 at 08:26

score 19 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 07 '19 at 14:21

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From the Kudu powershell console, if you open a folder in the file browser, you can drag and drop a zip file into it. It's not obvious until you drag the file over top of the file explorer at which time a box opens up over the size column that says "Drag here to upload and unzip".

answered Dec 07 '19 at 14:21

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good tip, avoids setting up ftp access, and can still move a group of files, either in .zip archive or a regular file folder. – Fred Woolard Jan 20 '21 at 20:10
I was holding back on using this step because I was trying to upload a .db SQLite file. Then I realised, Kudu allows you drag and drop any file, and not just .zip. So, just go ahead and upload whatever file you want, with or without zip. it works. – Jay May 18 '21 at 08:13

score 14 · Answer 3 · edited Mar 14 '22 at 20:13

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Go to YOURSITE.scm.azurewebsites.net/ZipDeployUI
Drag and drop

Note: all files and folders in current wwwroot will be removed without warning

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answered Dec 18 '19 at 16:43

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In my case, it was `YOURSITE.scm` instead of `YOURSITE` – mortalis Jul 09 '21 at 10:23

score 4 · Answer 4 · answered Nov 20 '20 at 08:45

I used Visual Studio IDE. Access the Publish interface as shown below.

Click Manage in Cloud Explorer it will open the specified Azure App web service. Drill down to Files>wwwroot and right click then select Upload File