Connect to remote Server with macOS Sierra through sftp
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I recently moved from Ubuntu GNOME (16.04 LTS) to macOS Sierra and I wondered how I could mount a Folder, located on a remote Server, using the sftp protocol.
Ubuntu GNOME (16.04) comes with
as a File Manager by default, so I used that one for the purpose of having a gui for viewing remote folders.
[Setup with Ubuntu GNOME and Nautilus File-manager]
My workflow on Ubuntu was to open the Nautilus File manager
- Click "Enter Server Adress"
- Selecting the Connection (for example: sftp://user@example.com)
- Click "Connect"
I like to have a similar or even simpler solution for these steps on Sierra. However, the Server shouldn't always be mounted. I just want a simple way to connect to certain remote Folders with different usernames when I need to, through a save Connection.
Any Ideas how to do this with Finder on macOS Sierra? I am kind a new to the whole Apple ecosystem, I don't even have a an idea where to look for recommended 3rd party software.

Asked by Aku
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Apr 2, 2017, 10:40 PM
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