get_data_upload.md

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title: How can I load data?
area: introduction
layout: faq
box_type: tip
contributors: [jennaj, bernandez]

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• Load by "browsing" for a local file. Some servers will support load data that is 2 GB or larger. If you are having problems with this method, try FTP.

• Load using an HTTP URL or FTP URL.

• Load a few lines of plain text.

• Load using FTP. Either line command or with a desktop client.