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Accessing M: and N: using SFTP on a MAC

What is FTP and SFTP?

FTP, File Transfer Protocol, allows you to transfer files from one PC to another using the internet. SFTP, Secure FTP, allows you to transfer files to and from other computers securely. To access your M and N drive from home or another University you will need to use SFTP.

What to use and how to install it

CyberDuck

CyberDuck for MacOS X is a graphical interface SFTP client, which can give you access to files and folders on remote servers.

CyberDuck is available from: http://cyberduck.ch/

Click on the latest version of the .dmg image file that is shown on the download page. CyberDuck will now download and install. When the installation is complete an icon will be shown on the desktop as shown:

How to use CyberDuck to access your M: and U: drives

Accessing the M drive

Double click on the CyberDuck icon. You will now be prompted with a Login screen. Specify the details as:

Connect to: remote.bangor.ac.uk
Username: cbs123
Password: (your standard Bangor University password)
Protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)


Fig 5. CyberDuck for MacOS Login

You will be prompted to establish the authenticity of the certificate. Click Continue to accept the certificate.

Enter your password when prompted. Once you have successfully authenticated, you will be presented with the main screen, as shown below.



Fig 6 – CyberDuck Main explorer screen.

Transferring Files

Double click on the file you want to work on and it will download it to your directory. Usually - /Users/account/Downloads/

When you have finished remember to upload the document back by dragging it into the cyberduck window.

Logging Out of CyberDuck

When you have finished with your SFTP session, remember to click on the Disconnect icon.

Accessing your U Drive

Accessing your N drive is now via the U drive.  This should be listed on the right next to your M drive.