FILE TRANSFER TO OUR SERVERS

MacUSA uses the CrushFTP application on all servers. It provides for FTP, WebDAV, and browser file transfers.

If you are using a web development software such as Dreamweaver or GoLive then FTP should work well.  If you are not using a web development software and you are using a Mac OS X computer we recommend using WebDAV. If you are using a Windows based PC we recommend your web browser or FTP.

NOTE: Some tightly configured company firewalls will not permit traffic through ports 8080. In this case your only option is FTP access.

FTP (file transfer protocol)
You must have FTP client software on your computer to transfer files using this method with the exception of limited versions of Internet Explorer on a Windows PC. Because of the confusing interface and security settings we do not recommend using Internet Explorer on a PC for FTP access.

Use a program like Transmit for Mac (our favorite), CyberDuck for Mac, Fetch for Mac, or a myriad of FTP clients for Windows.

Know your server address or name. If you've been notified that your database or other files reside on a server named "PORTLAND" then the server address is portland.macusa.net. If you host a web site here your server MAY be your domain name without the www (mycompany.com). Many of MacUSA's FileMaker databases reside on a different server than your web services.

WEB BROWSER ACCESS (any browser)
You can transfer files using your web browser. You were provided a URL to access the web server's file transfer utility (CrushFTP) upon registration with us.

NOTE: Do not choose the Crush Uploader option. Instead choose Browser Uploader.

WebDAV (most versatile)
Both PC's and Macs can connect using WebDAV and have a network connection to the server file area.  With the ability to transfer files by moving, copying or saving to the WebDAV network drive.

Mac OS X WebDAV Instructions.
Go to your Macintosh desktop (Finder). Click the "Go" menu and select "Connect to server".

Use the exact same address provided to you for the Web Browser Access including the port number (:8080). For example, if your files are hosted on the Memphis server, type http://memphis.macusa.net:8080 into the Server Address field. Click Connect. Type your user name and password. After it connects you may find the network connection on your Desktop, in your Finder windows or in your Network list within your Finder windows.

Windows OS WebDAV Instructions.
Microsoft Windows OS systems have evolved, transformed, changed and confused many.  There is no Microsoft way to get WebDAV to work on all Microsoft operating systems.  Instead, we urge the use of NetDrive.  NetDrive manages WebDAV connections and is as easy mounting the server as a local drive.

Download NetDrive.  No need to purchase it for home use.  Commercial users should purchase a license for $29.

Your server name/address and login information is provided to you by email and varies from the following screenshots.

Install NetDrive.  Installer is simple and requires no thought.

Configure a server connection.

Click New Site.

Enter the Site Name (server name), Site IP or URL (server name again), Server Type (WebDAV), Port (8080), Drive (an unused hard drive letter on your computer -- usually choose Z), Account (Login name), and Password.

Other options for saving passwords and automatic drive mounting are available but should be considered as possible security risks. If others have access to your computer they'll have full access to server files if enabled.

After it connects a window appears with the contents of the server directory.

Consider creating a shortcut on your desktop of the folder since it's a bit difficult to find this folder once you close the window.  Open the "Computer" ICON in your "Start" menu. You'll see a new drive ICON with the server name.  Right-click on the drive and choose "Create Shortcut".  A new ICON of the same name will appear on the Desktop.