So, apparently this is just the way it is.. but why? Why can we not upload files thru Finder via FTP?
Is there any chance of Finder getting support for this eventually..? It seems like a fairly basic function.
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Most ridiculous. I cannot imagine it is for any other reason than to promote a free market. If I continue typing it will result in nothing more than a verbose rant which will ultimately conclude with the response I have already read. http://support.apple.com/kb/ta21175.
It is possible to connect to FTP servers using the Finder. Try the following -
There are other options of course. I like Fetch because of the easy to use graphical interface. If you prefer a text interface more or less like the old DOS (or UNIX) prompt you can go to the Terminal application (located in /Applications/Utilities) and type ftp (or sftp for secure transmission) at the prompt.
Best of luck.
FTP + SSL (ftps) is also supported (though apparently still read-only), and should be no means be excluded as a viable secure transfer protocol. This is not to be confused with SFTP, a sub-protocol of SSH (Secure SHell). Both use the same underlying encryption methodology, presented in different protocol stacks. Still, not sure why ftps://.../ is read-only.
The Finder's FTP interface has always been read-only. No uploads allowed. It is Apple's way of discouraging the use of FTP. Only SFTP (or something even more modern) should be used.
Terminal offers command line sftp or ftp.
Fugu, Nifty Telnet, Rbrowser, Cyberduck, and Transmit are all GUI options for the Mac.
Cannot copy to FTP server thru Finder
