Tutorials

xFTP is a macOS app for file transfers over FTP and SFTP. The main window has two panes: your local Mac files on the left and the remote server on the right. The sidebar lists saved servers. You can show a transfer queue at the bottom when that option is enabled.

 

Sidebar: connections

Connections lists every saved server profile.

- Click a server to select it.

- Double-click a server to connect (if another server is connected, the app disconnects first).

- Right-click a server for Connect, Edit, or Delete.

- Log opens the activity log.

 

 

Adding or editing a server

Use Add Connection in the toolbar to create a profile. Important fields:

- Name- label shown in the sidebar.

- Host and Port- SFTP often uses port 22; FTP often uses 21.

- Username.

- Initial path- optional remote folder to open after connecting (example: /var/www).

- Protocol- SFTP(recommended) or FTP.

- For FTP: Passive mode (PASV)is on by default; turn it off only if your network needs active (PORT) mode. FTP sends passwords in plain text; prefer SFTP when you can.

- Remember password- stores the password in the Keychain for one-click connects.

 

Use Edit Connection in the toolbar or the sidebar menu to change a profile.

 

Connecting

Select a server, then Connect in the toolbar or the remote pane, or double-click the server in the sidebar.

- If the password is not saved, a sheet asks for it.

- When connected, the toolbar offers Disconnect and Refresh.

 

Browsing files

Breadcrumbs at the top of each pane show the path; click a segment to go up.

- Local (left): double-click a folder to open it. Double-click a file to upload (when connected).

- Remote (right): double-click a folder to open it. Double-click a file to download to your current local folder.

- Use the row context menu for more actions (upload, download to Downloads, delete on the server).

 

Uploads and downloads

Upload

- Toolbar: Upload sends the selected local item. Upload from...opens a file picker.

- Drag files or folders from Finder onto the remote file list to upload.

 

Download

- Double-click a remote file, use the context menu, or drag a remote file onto the local pane to download into the current local folder.

- Context menu Download to Downloads folder saves to your Downloads folder.

 

Transfer queue

When Show Transfer Queue is on (View menu), a panel lists transfers: pending, progress, done, failed, or cancelled. Cancel an active transfer or clear completed items.

 

Toolbar quick reference

- Upload, Upload from..., Delete, New Folder - remote actions when connected.

- Add Connection, Edit Connection - manage profiles.

- Connect, Disconnect, Refresh - session control.

 

Menu shortcuts

- Command-Option-T: toggle Show Transfer Queue.

- Help menu: FAQ, bug report, and feature request (elonovo.com).

- About xFTP: version and website; on direct-download builds, Check for Updates may be available.

 

Trial and license

- Trial mode limits saved servers and uploads per server. Use Enter License with a valid key for the full version.

 

Tips

- If something fails, open Login the sidebar.

- Short messages may appear under the remote list; use Dismiss to clear them.