In Mac OS or Mac OS X, how do I use MacSFTP to transfer files?

To use MacSFTP to transfer files via SFTP, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the MacSFTP icon. The MacSFTP Login window will display fields for connecting to a remote computer.
   
   
2. In the "Host Name:" field, type the address of the remote host to which you wish to connect (e.g., quarry.uits.indiana.edu ).
   
   
3. In the "Login:" and "Password:" fields, type your username and password for the remote host computer. If you are using Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X, you have the option of saving your password to the Keychain.
   
   
4. If you want to log into a directory other than your home directory, type it in the "Path:" field (e.g., www).
   
   
5. Click the Connect button to start the SFTP connection.
   
   Note: The first time you connect to a host, MacSFTP may warn you that it can't determine the host's authenticity. Click Yes to accept the host's keys and continue connecting.
   
   
6. A window will open displaying the list of files on the remote host. To upload files or folders, drag them from Finder windows into the MacSFTP window. To download files or folders, drag them from MacSFTP into the Finder.

Also see:

• What are SSH and SSH2?
• In Mac OS and Mac OS X, what secure FTP clients are available?