Download and install the "MSI ('Windows Installer')" version of PuTTY for your specific hardware architecture.For X11 programs that require the use of trusted X11 forwarding, use the " -Y" flag instead of " -X". To run X11 graphical programs, open a XQuartz.app/X11.app window -> At the prompt, type " ssh -X " to login with automatic X11 port forwarding enabled. If X11.app is not already installed, download and install Apple X11.
Scp on mac command line mac os x#
Or use the pre-installed command-line " sftp" or " scp" clients from a Terminal.app window.įor Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or newer, download and install XQuartz.įor Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or older, use the Apple X11 client under Applications -> Utilities -> X11.app.
Scp on mac command line for free#
You can apply for free Fetch license for students/employees of educational institutes. Use Software Update or manually download software updates to update to the latest SSH version.įor a graphical SFTP client, download and install Cyberduck or Fetch. Go to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.app -> At the prompt, type " ssh ". If your computer does not already have SSH/SFTP/SCP client software installed, download and install the following software:Īpple Mac OS X comes with SSH pre-installed. Substitute your Math Username for the username part. SFTP/SCP: Open a xterm or other terminal window/console -> At the prompt, type " sftp ".SSH: Open a xterm or other terminal window/console -> At the prompt, type " ssh ".Go to Start menu -> All Programs -> SSH Secure Shell -> Secure Shell Client -> Click the " Quick Connect" button (or hit Enter) -> For the " Host Name:" field, type in " " -> For the " User Name:" field, type in your Math Username -> Click the " Connect" button (or hit Enter) -> For the " Password:" prompt, type in your password -> Click the " OK" button (or hit Enter).SFTP/SCP: Go to Applications -> Fetch.app OR Cyberduck.app ->.