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 firewalls will not permit traffic through ports 8080 and 8100. 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), 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 file area on the desktop or in My Computer (PC). With the ability to transfer files by moving, copying or saving to this 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 provide to you for the Web Browser Access including the port numbers (8080). 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:
Open Internet Explorer. From the File menu choose "Open".

Use the exact same address provide to you for the Web Browser Access including the port numbers (8080). Click the "Open as Web Folder" checkbox. Click Ok. Type your user name and password. After it connects a window appears with the contents of your server directory. Consider creating a shortcut on your desktop of the folder since it's difficult to find this folder once you close the window. Just hit the "Up" directory button. Right-click on the folder and choose "Create Shortcut".