# File Upload Details

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CLOAD file upload feature supports large file segmentation, ensuring that files are stably and securely stored on the blockchain. Below are the detailed steps and important considerations for file uploads:

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### **1.File Upload Steps**

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**Open the Upload Window:**\
In the file upload pop-up, you can add files by:

* Dragging and dropping files into the upload window.
* Clicking the **Browse Files** button to select files from your device.

**Check Cycles Consumption:**\
In the lower-left corner of the window, you’ll see the number of Cycles required to upload the file.\
Make sure you have sufficient Cycles; otherwise, the file cannot be successfully uploaded.

**Confirm Upload:**\
Click the **Confirm Upload** button to start the upload process immediately.

### **2.Upload Process Explanation**

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**Segmentation:**\
To ensure stability and security, the platform splits the file into 1MB segments.\
Each segment is encrypted and tagged, ensuring file integrity and security during transmission.

**Distributed Storage:**\
After segmentation, file chunks are distributed to multiple nodes.\
This approach enhances storage stability and reduces the risk of a single point of failure.

**Upload Time:**\
Upload time depends on the file size and network stability.\
Please be patient and keep the upload window open until the process completes.

### **3.Important Notes**

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**Ensure Network Stability:**\
Maintain a stable network connection during upload to avoid upload failures due to unstable connectivity.

**Sufficient Cycles Balance:**\
If your Cycles balance is insufficient, the upload cannot be completed. Check and top up in advance.

**Failure Handling:**\
If the upload fails due to network issues or node errors, the file segments become invalid.\
You will need to restart the upload process to ensure file integrity.


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