Is logging into a FTP server possible on a Mac

[aaquib]

On Windows, you can just right click and "log in as", but there's no option on a Mac. I posted about this before, and was recommended to use Cyberduck, but even with that how do I log in???

 

[TheReef]

If you only need read access you can hit command-k and enter the IP or url of the server you wish to connect to. I think it also offers a guest option.

 

[alphaod]

You can use FileZilla for FTP; if you're server supports SSH, you can use Terminal.

 

[RaceTripper]

In Finder, select "Connect to Server..." from the "Go" menu. In the server address field put something like:

ftp://[I]user[/I]@myftpserver.com

where you substitute user and myftpserver.com with your own login name and host of the ftp server you want to attach to. On connection you'll see the directory in a Finder window.

 

[aaquib]

In Finder, select "Connect to Server..." from the "Go" menu. In the server address field put something like:

ftp://[I]user[/I]@myftpserver.com

where you substitute user and myftpserver.com with your own login name and host of the ftp server you want to attach to. On connection you'll see the directory in a Finder window.

It requires a password, and I'll need to be transferring files over. Also, I heard that Finder only has read access enabled, so that's why I downloaded Cyberduck.

 

[TheReef]

Why doesn't Cyberduck work?
You enter your server, and check "anonymous login" if you don't have a password.

To login, click "Open Connection" from the top left of the window.

 

[RaceTripper]

It requires a password, and I'll need to be transferring files over. Also, I heard that Finder only has read access enabled, so that's why I downloaded Cyberduck.

I think you are right on read-only access.

With Cyberduck you setup a bookmark for your account info. Use File->Open Connection when you start and enter your account info, etc.

 

[aaquib]

I think you are right on read-only access.

With Cyberduck you setup a bookmark for your account info. Use File->Open Connection when you start and enter your account info, etc.

YES! Thank you very much! Should've tried that earlier. I was worried I'd have to install XP again. 😀 Thanks again!

 

[aosman]

I would recommend CyberDuck: I am a big fan.

 

[patrickmacrumor]

I've used FireFTP add-on for FireFox in the past, and it served me well.