ARCHIVED: In Emacs, how can I edit remote files using FTP?
In Emacs, to edit remote files using FTP, do the following:
- Press
C-x C-f
. - Delete all text after the
Find file:
prompt. - Enter a filename with the following format:
//username@host:filename
- Enter the account password.
Emacs might bring up a help menu when you try to delete all of the
text after the Find file:
prompt. This usually means
there is a problem with the configuration of your communications
software. Often, communications software is configured so that the
Backspace
key sends a Ctrl-h
character;
Emacs normally interprets this as the command for requesting help.
If the help menu comes up, press q
to exit
the Emacs help, and continue with the instructions using the
Delete
key instead.
For instructions on changing the behavior of the
Backspace
key in your communications software, see
If your keyboard's Backspace key doesn't work properly on a UITS shared central system
At Indiana University, for personal or departmental Linux or Unix systems support, see Get help for Linux or Unix at IU.
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Last modified on 2018-01-18 12:17:47.