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How to use FTP on Mac via Finder
One of the most straightforward ways to access FTP on Mac is by using Finder. Here’s what you have to do:
1Go to “System Preferences” on your Mac.
2Navigate “General” and select “Sharing”.
3Check the “File Sharing” box and click “Options”.
4Сhoose "Sharing files and folders using FTP".
Once done, other users will be able to access shared files and folders on your computer.
To access another person’s files through an FTP server, follow these simple steps:
1Go to Finder menu and click “Go”.
2 Choose the “Connect to Server” option from the dropdown menu.
3 Enter the server address, including ftp://
4 Hit “Connect” and enter login credentials for the FTP sever you’re trying to connect to.
Although the Mac FTP client built into your computer is easy to use, it is read-only. To upload, edit and manage files on the server, consider using third-party FTP clients.
How to use FTP on Mac via Terminal
Terminal is a powerful tool that gives you direct access to your computer’s command line interface. And you can use it to enable FTP on Mac. However, use it carefully, especially if you are not familiar with command-line operations.
So, here’s how to access FTP using Terminal:
1 Open Terminal on your Mac. You can do this in several ways: by using Launchpad, Spotlight search, or from Applications folder in Finder.
2 In the Terminal window, type in FTP IP Address (where IP Address is the address of the FTP you want to connect to). For example: ftp http://ftp.example.com. Press Enter.
3 Then input your username and password.
4 Once connected, you can navigate and work with the server’s files using standard commands:
ls: List files and folders.
cd: Change directories.
get: Download a file from the server to your Mac.
put: Upload a file from your Mac to the server.
pwd: Print the current directory.