Upload and unpack ZIP files

You can upload and unzip one or more ZIP files up to a size of 5 GB. You need write permission to upload files.

How to upload ZIP files:

1. Select the box to which you want to upload folders. If necessary, navigate to the desired folder.
   
2. Select the plus symbol in the toolbar.
   
3. Select Upload files (advanced).
   
4. Select Select files.
   
5. Navigate to the desired folder.
   
6. Select the desired ZIP files to upload.
   
7. Select Open.
   
8. Activate the Unzip checkbox.
   
9. Select Upload all.
   The upload process starts. You can track the progress of the upload. When all files have been uploaded and unpacked, the dialog box disappears.
   

If you leave the page while uploading a file, the upload process is interrupted. To continue working in other boxes or directories during a long upload process, open idgard in another tab of your browser. If problems occur during uploading, you will find further information in the article Uploading files not possible.

Uploading and unpacking ZIP files via drag & drop from your computer is not possible.

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