How-To Use Fetch

Fetch is an easy to use full-feature FTP client. Included in DSS 5.6 and later, Fetch can be used to connect to campus resources via standard ftp, sftp, or tftp.

1. From Finder, select Go › Applications.

   
   
   

2. Select the icon for Fetch.
   
   
   

3. In the New Connection window, input information into the following fields:
   • Hostname - the server you would like to connect to
   • Username - your ftp username
   • Connect Using - Select Ftp or Sftp from the drop down menu
   • Password - input your ftp password
   • Check the Add to keychain box if you would like your store your username and password on the local machine
   • Select Continue
     
     

     
     

4. Congratulations, you have successfully connected to an ftp site. The server will now appear as a regular folder in the Finder. You can drag and drop files to and from the ftp site in the same manner that you are accustomed to.