FTP program for mac

billy_J · Sep 10, 2004

I need to get a FTP apllication to upload my digital files to a local lab. Any suggestions on an inexpensive, good FTP program to use?

I have adobe Golive wondering if I can use that to send files to the lab? I need something simple to use and relieable.

thank you all

Douglas Palmer · Sep 10, 2004

You already have a free ftp program; launch a terminal window.
'cd' into the directory holding your files.
'ftp servername'
sign in with username and password
use 'put filename' to upload your files
'exit' to sign out

Regards
Doug

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Derek Wright · Sep 10, 2004

I use JFTP on another platform and expect that I will be using it on the Mac - currently it says that it needs Java 1.4 and as I have Java 1.4.2 it does not like it so I am waiting for a fix.

Several good things about JFTP - ie one can move whole directory trees and contents to and from the server and also manipulate the directory trees and files on the server. And it is free for non commercial use.

Google for JFTP or go direct to

http://www.myjavaworld.com/products/jftp/

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ez_c · Sep 10, 2004

Highly easy to use, remembers server adresses. Just lauch, put in password, upload. Files are plainly shown just like a finder window

25 bucks, you cant go wrong. Its a "self contained" application, so no intallations and all that, just drag the little application icon into your applications folder and launch.

http://fetchsoftworks.com/

Transmit is another good one, but looks "different". If you are used to working with Mac OS fetch is the easiest
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Tortellino · Sep 10, 2004

First, Finder has some ftp capabilities. In the Finder Menu select Go -> Connect to server. Then type in ftp: and click "connect" You can click the "+" button to add that address to the favorites list, so you don't have to type it again. After answering to the user name and password prompt you'll get the window with the folder on the server identical to that a regular Finder window, and you just drag and drop files. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with some servers.

Fetch ( http://fetchsoftworks.com/ ) has been available for Mac for ages, and is a tried and trusted solution. They offer a free license for education and charity.

Transmit ( http://www.panic.com/transmit/ ) is $25, and is my program of choice because it also supports secure ftp, and I like the interface.

Irfan219831 · Sep 10, 2004

Hi billy_J

Have a look at 'Transmit' - in my opinion better then 'Fetch'
http://www.panic.com/transmit/
Have been using it for a while now, and am very impressed...
and at $25 it won't break the bank!

Irfan

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billy_J · Sep 10, 2004

Doug:

Thanks great piece of information. Now, if I can clarify the steps I need to do from what you have said... it sounds like a done deal. You can't beat the price either.

Please forgive my ignorance on terminal use I don't need to use it very often.

I not sure how to do the comand to get to the directory where I have my files. I understand the next step "connect to server" File transfer (ftp) type in server name username etc. And the rest I think I understand. Also wondering if I have to go into file sharing in system preferences to make all this work or not?

billy_J · Sep 10, 2004

Thank you for the information,

I didn't realize, I could do this from the finder. Doug in the above thread suggested using terminal. I will have to get all the address information from the lab and give it a try. Drag and drop sounds good to me. The lab says it accepts mac and Pc but who knows if their server will have a problem with the finder/terminal method. If all fails I'll have to resort to purchasing either a Transmit or fetch type of FTP application.

Many thanks I have learned something today from you all.

Douglas Palmer · Sep 10, 2004

Sorry Billy

I'm new to mac and a little old fashioned, I would now suggest the finder method as it is easier. Although the terminal method work on just about any machine, mac, pc, linux, unix, solaris...

If you are still interested in the terminal method then the command 'cd directory' will move you from the current location to the directory you specify. You can do this with ftp running, but need to use the command 'lcd', on the ftp program 'cd' will change directories on the server. You don't need any other configuration changes to gt this to work. Here is a quick example:

cd Pictures
cd Wildlife
ftp myserver.mydomain.com
user me
password put myfile1.jpg
put myfile2.jpg
exit

Regards
Doug

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deant · Sep 10, 2004

I use CyberDuck. It's opensource (which means its free) and works great on OS X.

Check it out at :
http://icu.unizh.ch/~dkocher/cyberduck/

Dean

Larry Baxter · Sep 10, 2004

Hi, I have been a Mac user for about 16 years. I appreciate an easy to understand and intuitive interface... Transmit is very easy to use, has many nice "touches" and just works. Have tried others, but this is the one I use.

Hope this helps.

Magnus Nystedt · Sep 11, 2004

Conchita · Sep 11, 2004

rBrowser Lite (find it at versiontracker.com or macupdate.com) is another free alternative.

Goldie-MI · Sep 11, 2004

Jacques Cornell · Sep 12, 2004

I found this at VersionTracker.com. It's free and pretty easy to understand. Works well for an FTP novice like me. No reliability problems yet.

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jackkurtz · Sep 13, 2004

I use Transmit. It is cheap at $25, rock stable and backed by a cool company, Panic Software. They make some other software that is also inexpensive and kind of fun.

jack

ktrowet · Sep 13, 2004

Kevin Leas · Sep 15, 2004

Man, that sounds so unprofessional...but when I was looking for a free FTP client myself, that was the first one that came up in an alphabetical list, and I haven't had any problems with it.

-kevin

Michael Barker · Sep 15, 2004

If you want to copy multiple files to the server at once, you can use mput: "mput .jpg". If you type "prompt off" first it won't ask you to confirm each one.

If you want to change to the directory on your home machine where you have the files, you could do it before you run ftp like this: "cd Pictures", "ftp ", or you could change directories after you run ftp, like this: "ftp ", "lcd Pictures".

File sharing in system preferences doesn't matter, because you are copying the files to the server.

japandave · Dec 26, 2004

I just downloaded this. It connected effortlessly to my server which I was unable to connect to through the Terminal since I upgraded to a broadband connection with a router. I was able to use the Terminal when I just had dialup, but I've had a DSL connection now for more than 2 years and I'll never go back to dialup. It's the best $40 a month I can spend.

Yay Cyberduck!

Cheers,

japandave

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