How Do I Upload My Page to Go Daddy Via FTP on a Mac With Terminal?

All Mac OSX Operating Systems include a terminal that allows advanced users to use UNIX commands to perform functions on their Mac system through a command-line interface. Included in the Terminal application is a built-in FTP client users can use to transfer files to an FTP server, such as for uploading a web page to a GoDaddy-hosted website. This lets you upload web content without downloading additional software for your Mac.

Instructions

1. Double-click your hard drive icon, then double-click "Applications," then "Utilities," then double-click "Terminal" to open the OS X Terminal.

2. Type "ftp.yourdomain.com" where "yourdomain.com" is the domain of the site you're hosting on GoDaddy. Press "Enter."

3. Enter your Godaddy username and password when prompted by Terminal, then press "Enter."

4. Type "CD" followed by the path to the place you want to upload your page once Terminal indicates you have connected.

5. Type "put /path/file" into the terminal, where "/path/file" is the path and filename of the page you want to upload, and press "Enter."

References

• Mugharabi: Using Mac OS X - Terminal as FTP client
• GoDaddy: Locating Your Hosting Login or User Name
• O'Reilly: Learning the Mac OS X Terminal: Part 1