How to Use Fetch FTP Client on macOS

Fetch FTP client is a straightforward file transfer tool that makes managing website files easy on your Mac. This guide walks you through the setup and shows you how to connect and start moving files quickly and securely.

• Setting Up Fetch FTP Client on macOS
• Summary

Setting Up Fetch FTP Client on macOS

Install Fetch

1. Download Fetch from the official Fetch Softworks website.
2. Once downloaded, drag the Fetch icon to your Applications folder to install.

Open Fetch and Configure New Connection

When Fetch opens, you will see the new connection box automatically open:

1. For the Hostname:
   • If your nameservers are pointed to ns1.Bluehost.com and ns2.Bluehost.com, you may simply put your domain name.
   • If your nameservers are not pointed to us, please use the IP address that you received in your introductory email message.
2. Your Username can be found by visiting the FTP Accounts section of the cPanel. Please note that your username may contain "@domain.com" where domain.com is your domain name.
3. For the protocol (Connect using), make sure that FTP is selected.
4. Enter your FTP Password. If you are using the default FTP username, the password is your cPanel password.
5. Your screen should look something like this now; click the Connect button.

Transferring Files with Fetch

Once connected, there are two main ways to manage your files:

• Drag-and-Drop with Finder: You can drag files between Finder and Fetch to upload and download files quickly.
• Get and Put Icons: Use the Get icon to download files and the Put icon to upload files to your server.

Summary

Fetch FTP makes managing files on your website quick and intuitive. With this setup guide, you’ll be ready to keep your website’s files organized and accessible—perfect for busy business owners who need efficient, reliable file transfers on their Mac.