Secure FTP

When you upload files, you must be sure that you are not transmitting your username and password in the clear. You can encrypt this confidential information by properly configuring your FTP software. For more information, see detailed instructions on secure file transfer from a PC or Mac.

For Mac and PC Users of Dreamweaver 8:

Secure FTP is a snap if you follow these instructions.

For Mac Users without Dreamweaver:

The most popular Mac FTP software is Fetch. Transferring files securely with Fetch requires making the appropriate selection in the Security field of the Make a New Connection dialog box. For a secure connection, choose "GSS" from the dropdown menu if you are running Fetch on a PowerPC. If you are running Fetch on a 68K Macintosh, choose "KClient." Make sure to check the Encrypt session check box. The MIT community may download Fetch from the Software Download site. For more information, see Secure File Transfer at MIT.

For PC Users without Dreamweaver:

For secure transfer with a PC, MIT IS&T supports SecureFX.  Installation for any software on a Windows machine requires Administrator privileges.