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

Question

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 ?

Answer 1

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".

Answer 2

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

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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: