FTP on a Mac

[Puguni]

I know how to access my remote FTP server, but for some reason there's nothing in there and I can't change what goes in it.

I really don't want to install a client, so I need help. :<

[Slater]

Maybe you should install a... oh, don't wanna do client... hmm...

Are you sure that the permissions are propperly set in the directory you're trying to alter?

[Puguni]

Maybe you should install a... oh, don't wanna do client... hmm...

Are you sure that the permissions are propperly set in the directory you're trying to alter?

I've had no troubles on Windows on a PC, so I assume that I do have permission. Besides, it's not really my domain; a friend is hosting it, and I have a feeling she can't help me here.

[blkmage]

Try it with a client to know for sure whether it's a problem with the server or if it's a problem on your end.

[Mithrandir]

How are you accessing it now if you are not using a client? If you are comfortable using the terminal, you can access it via the command line (built-in ftp support) like this:

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1. Launch terminal from /Applications/Utilities
2. Type:
 ftp [url]www.mysite.com[/url]
3. Enter your username/password.
4. type "ls" and see what happens.


'ls' should list all files in the directory. Chances are, you aren't being placed in the appropriate directory when you first login. You might have to "change directory" (cd) to the appropriate one before you can see your files. BTW: If you decide not to be afraid of clients, "fetch" is probably the most well-known and robust FTP application for macs. It's safe, too (no addware/spyware). I think there's a trial version you can get and use, but if you do a lot of copying, it's worth the $20 - $30 price.


YMMV

[Puguni]

How are you accessing it now if you are not using a client?

I go Finder>Go>Connect to Server. Then I type in the passwords and stuff.

I'm kind of afraid to use the terminal, lol, so I guess I shall have to do with a client. I'm just too lazy to deal with a client, really.

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Eureka! It worked! Now I just need to know how to use textedit to make html pages...

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