How to Set Up FTP on Mac: A Beginner's Guide

Unlike other file transfer protocols, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) demands a secondary data port, making it more challenging to set up a firewall. Fortunately, most FTP software products support SFTP and FTPS, ensuring that your files are encrypted and secure when uploading them to a WordPress site.

FTPS is a type of file transfer protocol that supports Transport Layer Security (TLS) as well as SSL (Security Sockets Layer). This means that all files you upload to a site will be encrypted and virtually impossible to hack. Another term you may come across is 'SFTP' or 'file transfer protocol secure,' which refers to the same thing.

What Is FTP?

FTPS, short for File Transfer Protocol, allows you to directly manage files on your WordPress site's server. By connecting directly to your server, you can:

* Upload and download files

* Create new directories and subdirectories

* Manage file permissions

* And more!

In this article, we'll give you a quick introduction to what FTP is and why it's helpful. Then, we'll show you how to set up WordPress FTP access and connect to your server.

Why Set Up FTP on Your Mac?

As you become more familiar with your website, learning how to set up WordPress FTP access can help you more easily manage your site and solve some common issues that may arise. When you're just getting started with WordPress, it's normal to do everything through the WordPress admin dashboard. However, having FTP access allows you to work with files in lots of ways, giving you greater control over your website.

How to Set Up FTP on Your Mac

In this article, we'll show you how to set up WordPress FTP access and connect to your server. We'll cover everything you need to know to get started with FTP on your Mac.

Stay tuned for the next part of this tutorial, where we'll walk you through the process of setting up FTP on your Mac.

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