For each of these methods you will need three (3) pieces of information:

• The name of the server to which you are connecting - servername
       (of the form somenamehere.chem.columbia.edu)
• Your username - user
• Your password - password

There are two options a mac user has when connecting to the Turro servers:

1. Download Fetch or another ftp client - [go]
   


2. Connect to the ftp server directly through Finder - [go]

1. Download Fetch here. This will grant you a 15 day trial.
   Fetch provides academics and non-profits with free access, for which you can apply here.


2. Install Fetch according to the on screen instructions.


3. Open Fetch, and when prompted, enter the servername, user, and password in the appropriate boxes.


4. You can save your password by clicking the checkbox below, and you can add the servername to your favorites for future connections.

1. From the desktop, press the apple and the letter K at the same time: apple+K.


2. Enter ftp://servername in the 'Server Address' box.


3. When prompted, input your user and password.


4. This address and user/password can also be saved for future reference.

There are two options a pc user has when connecting to the Turro servers:

1. Download WinSCP from the Columbia website - [go]
   http://www.columbia.edu/acis/software/winscp/


2. Connect to the ftp server through ‘Windows > My Network Places’ - [go]

http://www.columbia.edu/acis/software/winscp/
http://www.columbia.edu/acis/software/winscp/installing-winscp.html

Installing WINSCP - for images and instructions, click here.

1. On the WinSCP download page, click the link Download WinSCP for Windows link at the upper right of the page.


2. In the Save As window, save the file to your Desktop and then click Save.


3. In the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard, click Next.


4. Select the option I accept the agreement and then click Next.


5. Select the location where you want to install WinSCP. You can choose the default location, or click Browse if you want to select a different location. Click Next.


6. Click Next to install all the components of WinSCP.


7. Click Next to create a shortcut icon for WinSCP in the Start Menu with the default name shown.
   
   The following options are also available:
   
   • If you don't want to create a shortcut in your Start Menu, click the check box next to the option Don't create a Start Menu folder.
   • If you want to create a shortcut but want to change the default shortcut name, enter the name you want and then click Next.
   • If you want the shortcut to appear in a different folder, click Browse to select the desired folder and then click Next.


8. Click Next to enable the Setup Wizard to perform the selected additional tasks.


9. Select the type of interface you want to use and then click Next. (Click here for a brief description of each interface type.)
   
   Note: If you select the Norton Commander interface, you may want to select the option Explorer style selection from the Commander category in the Preferences window. This option enables you to select files and directories exactly the same as in Windows Explorer.


10. Review your installation settings and then click Next. Click the Back button if you need to go back and change anything.


11. Deselect the option Launch WinSCP if you don't want to open WinSCP at this time. If you wish to open WinSCP now, see Opening WinSCP for the First Time. Click Finish.

Opening WinSCP for the First Time - for images and instructions click here.

When you first open WinSCP for the first time, you will need to enter the host name to which you're connecting and your user name. You will be able to save these settings in WinSCP so they will appear when you open WinSCP again.

1. In the WinSCP Login screen, enter the name of the server (servername) in the Host name field, enter your username in the User name field, and then click Save.


2. Click OK in the Save session as pop-up window.


3. Double-click on the server name to which you want to connect, or select the server name and then click Login.


4. Click Yes in the Warning pop-up window to proceed with connecting to the host. Note: This window should only appear the first time you log in.


5. Enter your password and then click OK.

1. From the Start Menu, go to ‘My Network Places’


2. Click on ‘Add a network place’ in the toolbar at left.


3. Once the wizard has opened, click ‘Next’.


4. Select ‘Choose another network location…’, and click ‘Next’.


5. In the box labeled ‘Internet or network address’ input ‘ftp://servername’ depending to which server you are attempting to connect. Click ‘Next’.


6. Uncheck the box next to ‘Log in anonymously’, and enter your ‘username’ in the box below. Click ‘Next’.


7. In the box below ‘Type a name for this network place’ you can either accept the shortcut name provided, or type a shortcut name of your own choice. Click ‘Next’.


8. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the process. If you do not want the location to open, then uncheck the box next to ‘Open this network place when I click finish’.


9. The new network place will appear in your ‘My Network Places’ folder for future connections.


10. When you attempt to connect to the server by double-clicking on the icon, you will be prompted to provide the password to connect to the server. Ensure the correct username is presented above. You may also check the ‘Save password’ box if you do not wish to input the password each time you connect (this is recommended). Click ‘Log on’.


11. A window should open with the contents of the server.