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Connect Fetch FTP Client to Student FTP Server (Mac Users)

Download a free FTP client from Fetch for MAC by providing your student information at http://fetchsoftworks.com/fetch/free.

screenshot of downloading fetch.

Once downloaded, install the software by clicking on the icon that looks like a dog.

screenshot of finding the fetch icon.

Once opened, it should look something like the picture below.

screenshot of opening Fetch.

Preferences Setup

Select Fetch, then select Fetch Preferences as shown above.

screenshot of Fetch Preferences.

Un-check "Use passive mode transfers (PASV)" and complete the new connection settings.

screenshot of Fetch Connection Settings.

New Connection Settings

Enter the following information:

  1. Hostname: ceweb2.uml.edu
  2. Username: your student email
  3. Connect using: FTP with TLS/SSL
  4. Check the box for "Enable encryption"
  5. Password: your student email password
  6. Type 990 for Port
  7. Leave 2 for Try to connect "2" times
  8. Click on "Connect" to access your directory on the FTP server

How do I view the web pages I've uploaded?.

Note: Your homepage must be named "index.htm" or "index.html

  1. Start your web browser (Edge, FireFox, Google Chrome etc.).

  2. In the URL box enter a web address using this format:

    https://ceweb2.uml.edu/username*/index.html
    *Your username is the first part of your student email.

    Example: If Rowdy Riverhawk is taking a class, they should type https://ceweb2.uml.edu/rowdy_riverhawk/index.html

Make sure you are on UML VPN before you can view your web pages on the FTP server.

Trouble uploading files?

If you have trouble uploading files, speak to your instructor, call 978-934-2467 or email onlinelearning@uml.edu for Tech Support. Note: You can only access student FTP if your class requires it.