Exchange files with OCLC

Learn how to securely exchange files with OCLC via SFTP. Discover how to obtain your account credentials and navigate your OCLC file exchange account, as well as how to upload and download files.

Note: On 26 September 2019, OCLC began transitioning to new file exchange servers. The transition ended on 30 September 2020. If you missed the transition deadline, please contact OCLC Support to retrieve OCLC file exchange account credentials for your institution.

In addition to SFTP, you can upload and download files from the WorldShare interface using My Files. See how to Upload files in My Files and Download files in My Files.

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Get started with OCLC's file exchange service. Find out how to obtain account credentials and navigate your OCLC file exchange account.
- About exchanging files with OCLC
- Set up passwordless file exchanges
Upload files with SFTP
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Find file naming requirements, directory folder locations, and instructions for uploading files.
Download files with SFTP
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Find file naming conventions, directory folder locations, and instructions for downloading files.