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SecureFX for Mac

SecureFX is a secure file transfer program. It supports multiple protocols that include SFTP, SCP, FTPS (FTP/TLS), and FTP.

Install SecureFX for Mac

Download and install SecureFX for Intel or Apple silicon Macs, if you have not already done so.

Connect to Cardinal and Rice

  1. Start SecureFX.
  2. The Connect window should display. If not, go to the File menu and click Connect.
  3. Click the lightning bolt icon to open the Quick Connect menu.
    SecureFX Connect menu with the Quick Connect (lightning bolt) icon highlighted.
  4. Enter the Hostname that you need to access and then click Connect
    • It is recommended for staff to use cardinal.stanford.edu and for students to use rice.stanford.edu, unless directed to use another cluster. If you need to connect to machines other than Cardinal and Rice, see Add Sessions to SecureCRT and SecureFX on a Mac.
      Quick connect menu with the Hostname field highlighted.
  5. The first time you connect to a new session, the New Host Key window may appear. Click Accept & Save.
    Note: Cardinal and Rice are aliases for a number of Stanford servers. Therefore, you may see this message again when you connect to the site.
    New Host Key warning window with the Accept & Save button highlighted.
  6. Enter your SUNet ID in the Username field and then click OK.
    Enter SSH Username menu with the Username: field highlighted.
  7. Enter your SUNet ID password in the Password field and click OK. Do not check the box to save your password.
    Enter Secure Shell Password menu with the Password field highlighted.
  8. Next, you are prompted to enter a two-step code. You can either enter a passcode or choose one of the other methods listed for authenticating. If you select to have a code delivered by SMS text message, select the menu item for SMS then enter the code at the next prompt.
    Keyboard Interactive Authentication menu with the Passcode or option (1-5): field highlighted.

Disconnect

  1. To disconnect from a session, close the session window. Or, go to the File menu and click Disconnect.

  2. To exit SecureFX, go to the SecureFX menu and click Quit SecureFX.

Last modified September 20, 2023