FTP from desktop to web no client

[ghostchild]

So I've heard there's a way to upload to my webserver without using a program. How do I configure my mac for this?

 

[ChrisA]

So I've heard there's a way to upload to my webserver without using a program. How do I configure my mac for this?

I think you mean without having to get a client. As in using what you already have that ships with Mac OS X. There is no way you are going to run FTP without an FTP client.

The one that ships with Mac OS is called "ftp". Run it from the terminal by typing "ftp". But many people cannot type commands so they get a third party FTP client. No configuration is required if you can get out on the 'net. Just run the client.

 

[ghostchild]

I think you mean without having to get a client. As in using what you already have that ships with Mac OS X. There is no way you are going to run FTP without an FTP client.

The one that ships with Mac OS is called "ftp". Run it from the terminal by typing "ftp". But many people cannot type commands so they get a third party FTP client. No configuration is required if you can get out on the 'net. Just run the client.

Well is there a program that just lets me click and drag files in to a window and it gets uploaded?

 

[TodVader]

Well is there a program that just lets me click and drag files in to a window and it gets uploaded?

A FTP client. Cyberduck is free and works pretty well. Transmit is not free and works even better.

 

[whooleytoo]

I think you mean without having to get a client. As in using what you already have that ships with Mac OS X. There is no way you are going to run FTP without an FTP client.

You can connect to FTP servers through the Finder, but I wouldn't recommend it. It sends passwords insecurely, and is pretty slow.

Panic's Transmit is a pretty good FTP client, and can create droplets which is probably what the OP is looking for. It's not free, but is good value.

 

[angelwatt]

You can connect to FTP servers through the Finder, but I wouldn't recommend it. It sends passwords insecurely, and is pretty slow.

Well, FTP doesn't encrypt the password either. That's why I generally use SFTP when connecting.

 

[memco]

I just learned that Forklift has reduced the price significantly. I like the interface and think you should check it out if you're in the market for a good s/ftp client.