{"id":"data-transfers.how-many-transfers-run-at-once","url":"/faq/data-transfers/how-many-transfers-run-at-once","category":{"id":"data-transfers","title":"Data Transfers"},"subcategory":{"id":"progress-and-control","title":"Progress, pausing and history"},"question":"How many transfers run at the same time?","alt_questions":["why is my transfer queued","transfers waiting in queue","run several transfers at once","Queued status data transfers","only two transfers running"],"short_answer":"Two transfers run at once; the rest wait as Queued and start automatically when a slot frees up. Within each transfer, several files move at once according to the Parallel transfers setting.","answer_markdown":"Two transfers run at once; any others wait with the **Queued** state and start automatically as soon as a slot frees up, in the order they were added. This keeps your Mac and your connection responsive.\n\nInside each transfer, several files can move at the same time — that's set by **Parallel transfers** under Advanced options.\n\nIf a transfer stays Queued for a long time, check whether two others are running or paused-and-waiting, and whether it needs a drive that isn't connected.\n\nRelated: [Parallel transfers setting](/faq/data-transfers/parallel-transfers-setting) · [Transfer states explained](/faq/data-transfers/transfer-states-explained)","answer_html":"

Two transfers run at once; any others wait with the Queued state and start automatically as soon as a slot frees up, in the order they were added. This keeps your Mac and your connection responsive.

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Inside each transfer, several files can move at the same time — that's set by Parallel transfers under Advanced options.

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If a transfer stays Queued for a long time, check whether two others are running or paused-and-waiting, and whether it needs a drive that isn't connected.

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Related: Parallel transfers setting · Transfer states explained

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How many transfers run at the same time?

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Short answer: Two transfers run at once; the rest wait as Queued and start automatically when a slot frees up. Within each transfer, several files move at once according to the Parallel transfers setting.

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Two transfers run at once; any others wait with the Queued state and start automatically as soon as a slot frees up, in the order they were added. This keeps your Mac and your connection responsive.

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Inside each transfer, several files can move at the same time — that's set by Parallel transfers under Advanced options.

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If a transfer stays Queued for a long time, check whether two others are running or paused-and-waiting, and whether it needs a drive that isn't connected.

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Related: Parallel transfers setting · Transfer states explained

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