# Uploading .zip file via RW Classic **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [August 4, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436 "2025-08-04T06:44:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mzscapes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mzscapes/32/15568_2.png) [@mzscapes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mzscapes)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436/1 "2025-08-04T06:44:27Z")
Good day all~ Recently have had transfer failures from RW to [hosting.com](http://hosting.com) (A2) when uploading more than 2k files. Opended a ticket and they quickly responded that this is an issue of FTP timeouts with that many files and recommended to send a .zip instead. They gave me steps to take once uploaded, big question I have can I upload via RW publishing or do I have to do that outside of RW? And if so, what do I zip? And can I selectively zip those pages that need to be updated or is it the entrire site each time? Appreciate any insight and thankful for taking a look. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![LaPan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lapan/32/92_2.png) [@LaPan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LaPan)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436/2 "2025-08-19T02:29:02Z")
First off, we seemed to have fixed this issue with Realmac a few weeks ago for a client, so if you’re looking for a new host-with-the-most, we’re here at Chillidog Hosting. If not, maybe @differentdan as an answer for your trailing questions. ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436/3 "2025-08-21T01:44:23Z")
You might be able to solve this by switching over to SFTP which your web host seems to allow [Using FTP with Linux hosting accounts](https://kb.hosting.com/docs/using-ftp-with-linux-hosting-accounts) Give that a try and let us know if you can publish via RapidWeaver. ---
**Author:** ![mzscapes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mzscapes/32/15568_2.png) [@mzscapes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mzscapes)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436/4 "2025-08-21T02:01:09Z")
Thanks Brian~. Out of the country right now but will look over when I get back. Many thanks for the response. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![mzscapes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mzscapes/32/15568_2.png) [@mzscapes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mzscapes)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436/5 "2025-08-21T02:02:13Z")
Thanks Dan~ Will give it a try when I get back to home base. Appreciate the reach out. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![mzscapes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mzscapes/32/15568_2.png) [@mzscapes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mzscapes)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/uploading-zip-file-via-rw-classic/49436/6 "2025-10-02T21:34:21Z")
Hi @differentdan ~ I have switched to SFTP and seems to be doing the trick. Will try a heavier load and update the thread. Also thanks @LaPan ~ Just reup’d with A2 (Hosting) but will consider Chilidog after cruisng your site. Cheers