How to Upload Files via GUI in VMware ESXi

Written By Sebastian Sime (Draft Writer)

Updated at March 13th, 2026

→ Applies to: VMware ESXi 6.5 and above

 

Step 1. Login to VMware ESXi GUI (replace <your_ip_address_or_hostname> with the correct ip/hostname)

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. Click on Storage then select the datastore where to upload the files

 

Step 3. Click on Datastore browser

 

Step 4. Click on Upload then select the files to upload on the datastore