Download and Installįirst you will need to download and install the Filezilla client You can download the latest version from NOTE: Please download from this page and not the big green button so as to avoid bundled adware. NOTE: If your SFTP session constantly disconnects after several seconds, see this FAQ entry. This document will outline setting up a bookmark in Filezilla to connect to the cluster or other RC file resources you have access to. As such Research Computing is recommending its use over previous clients, especially as it does not have some of the quirks of clients like Cyberduck or SecureFX. It is available cross-platform (Mac, Windows and Linux) and is actively maintained. Please don’t hesitate to contact our 24/7 Singapore or Australia Support Team if you have further questions.Filezilla is a free and open source SFTP client which is built on modern standards. While VPS and Dedicated Servers may use 21 or 22 ( SSH).įileZilla will try to connect to your server, once it is successful, you will be able to transfer and do changes for your webs ite. Important: Web Hosting ( Shared) packages may use port 21 or leave Port field empty. You will then be connected to your server successfully. Encryption: Only use plain FTP (insecure).Note: Please follow the following credentials: Under General, enter your FTP Credentials : You may rename the New Site to your website address.
On the Site Manager window, click New Site. Here are the two ways you can connect to your server using FileZilla on Mac. The steps below can be applied to any versions of Mac OS, as long as the installed version of FileZilla is the latest one. You may get FileZilla on the App Store, this is the Pro and paid version, or download from their site directly. FileZilla is not just popular with Windows users but with Mac users as well.