# Secure File Upload & Scanning

## Overview

Security is paramount within MOTAR!  All content uploaded to the platform will be scanned to ensure the MOTAR environment remains free from vulnerabilities.

## How to Use the File Upload & Scanning Tool

Once a file is selected for upload on the MOTAR platform, the **FILE SCREENING** modal will launch. The first **STATUS** will be: **UPLOADING FILE**. If desired, **CLICK** the **CANCEL** button to cancel the upload.

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Once uploaded, the status will change to: **SCANNING...PLEASE WAIT**.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If desired, the user can close the modal following the instructions [here](#close-the-file-upload-modal-while-scan-in-progress).
{% endhint %}

Once the file upload and screening is complete, the **STATUS** will change to: **UPLOAD COMPLETE**! **CLICK** the **CLOSE** link or the **X** icon to close the modal.

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**CLICK** the **CLOSE** link or the **X** icon to close the modal.

After the upload completes, you will be brought to the Info tab automatically.

### Close the File Upload Modal While Scan in Progress

To close the **FILE SCREENING** modal, **CLICK** the **X** icon on the top right of the modal. A warning message will launch.

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**CLICK** the **CANCEL** button to return to the **FILE SCREENING** modal or **CLICK** the **I UNDERSTAND** button to return to the main MOTAR screen. The file progress will be displayed as **IN PROGRESS** next to the file upload status.

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{% hint style="danger" %}
If the user chooses to close the modal while the file screening is still in progress, they can **NOT** leave or refresh the MOTAR page until the file upload is complete. Doing so will result in the loss of all content that has not yet been successfully uploaded and scanned.
{% endhint %}

### Check File Upload Status

If the **FILE SCREENING** modal was closed, **CLICK** the **IN PROGRESS** link to reopen the modal and check the status.

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