Transmit Help

# Adding a favorite

You can add a server to your list of favorite servers for quick access without having to repeatedly type all the connection details.

Click the favorites panel button:

Select the collection where you would like to store the favorite. Note that you cannot add new favorites to the iDisk, Bonjour, or History collections.

Click the plus button located below the "Name" column: A sheet appears.

Type a nickname for the favorite into the Nickname box. This is used only to identify the favorite to you.

Fill in the Server field with the address of the server you wish to connect to. This typically looks something like ftp.example.com. Ask the server's administrator if you are unsure what the server's address is.

Note: For Amazon S3 favorites, the Server box is pre-filled and cannot be changed.

If you are connecting to a server that requires authorization, fill in the User Name and Password fields. Otherwise, you may leave the username and password fields blank.

Note: For Amazon S3 favorites, enter your Amazon-provided "Access Key ID" for User Name and your "Secret Access Key" for Password.

This is all the information required to create a favorite, however more options are available by clicking on the More options button:

If the server requires connections on a port other than the default port, enter the port number in the Port field. Otherwise, leave the default value.

Note: For Amazon S3 favorites, the Port box is pre-filled and cannot be changed.

Select which protocol to use with the server from the Protocol popup button.

If you would like Transmit to start you out in a particular folder on the server, fill in the Remote Path box with the path to that folder. Otherwise, leave it blank.

If you would like Transmit to switch to a particular folder in Your Stuff when connecting to this favorite, fill in the Local Path box with the desired folder's path. Otherwise, leave it blank.

The Root URL box is also optional. If you provide an HTTP URL that corresponds to the Remote Path entered above, you will be able to preview uploaded files in a web browser, as well as copy their URLs to the clipboard.

If you would like to take advantage of DockSend with this favorite, check the Use DockSend box.

If this server is an FTP server and it requires passive mode, check the box labeled Use passive mode for data transfers.

If you prefer not to store passwords on your computer for security purposes, check the box labeled Prompt for password when connecting.

It is also possible to add a server as a favorite after you have already connected to it.

Select Favorites > Add to Favorites... after connecting to a server.

A sheet will appear with some of the connection details already filled out.

Complete the sheet as described above.