How To: Using FTP on Mac OSX
Description: This is an instructional guide for using FTP on Mac OSX. The programs and links used in this guide were relevant at the time this guide was published, please notify the author or administrator of any changes.
Author: Hans Vedo
Date: 2005 Mar 07
Contents:
- Introduction
- Finding an FTP client
- Connecting to an FTP server
- Troubleshooting
1. Introduction
FTP is an effective way to transfer files. The FTP programs are split into two groups: client and host. A common example of how these programs are used is: The web publisher will use their "client" FTP program to connect to the web server's "host" FTP program.
2. Finding an FTP client
There are a number of FTP clients available. For the most part, a free FTP client will get the job done. If you have an opportunity to donate to a project that offers a free FTP client, by all means please do so.
Here are some examples:
3. Connecting to an FTP server
For this guide we will use Cyberduck.
1. Download the FTP program here (direct download link).
2. Open the Cyberduck by clicking the rubber duck icon in your downloads folder.
3) Connect to a host server by clicking open connection in the top-left corner.
4) Enter the Server address and your Username, enter your password and click Connect.
5. If there are any connection problems you will be prompted to re-enter your information, or you will need start over from step 3.
6. Once you have connected correctly, Cyberduck will list your files that are on the server.
Note: if you are accessing a web site, it could be found in one of the following directories:
/var/www/
7. To upload, drag and drop a file onto the Cyberduck window.
8. You can make directories (folders) and perform other functions by right-clicking on the Cyberduck window.
4. Troubleshooting
1. I can't connect to the server.
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Do you have an internet connection at all? Can you for example surf the web?
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The server may be behind a firewall, try checking/unchecking the "Passive" or "PSSV" setting in your FTP client.
2. My FTP program says I've logged in but it can't list the directory.
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The server may be behind a firewall, try checking/unchecking the "Passive" or "PSSV" setting in your FTP client.
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