Need help using SFTP on my Mac

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Sure, setting up SFTP on your Mac can be tricky at first, but once you know the steps it gets easier. Here’s a basic guide to get you started:

  1. Open Terminal: You can open it by searching for ‘Terminal’ in Spotlight.

  2. Initiate SFTP Session:
    Type in the terminal:

    sftp your_username@remote_server_address

    Replace your_username with your actual username and remote_server_address with the server’s address.

  3. Authenticate Yourself:
    Enter your password when prompted. If you have SSH keys set up, it might not ask for your password.

  4. Navigating and Managing Files:

    • List files and directories: ls
    • Change directory: cd directory_name
    • Upload files: put local_file remote_file
    • Download files: get remote_file local_file

These basics should get you connected.

However, if you’re looking for something more user-friendly and with a graphical interface, you might want to try the Commander One app. It’s a robust file manager for macOS that includes an SFTP client, which can simplify your workflow.

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Hope this helps! If you run into specific issues, feel free to detail them and I or others here can assist further.
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