What settings should I use in my FTP software (March 2017) ?

Last Updated 03/21/2017

What FTP client software can I use ?

Recommended FTP software for Mac or PC:

• FileZilla Client, Mac and PC,  free (https://filezilla-project.org)
• Cyberduck, Mac and PC, free (https://cyberduck.io/)

FTP software not recommended based on our user's experience:

• WinSCP (slow uploads)

Connection settings

SFTP (encrypted)

• Protocol: SFTP
• Server/Host: cndmusic.net
• Port: 21000
• User Name: {a three letter code. Login and click on the tab My Account to view it}
• Password: {same as the User Name}

FTP (not encrypted)

• Protocol: FTP
• Server/Host: cndmusic.net
• Port: 21
• User Name: {a three letter code. Login and click on the tab My Account to view it}
• Password: {same as the User Name}
• Mode: Active Mode (preferred) or Passive Mode

FTP over TLS (encrypted connection)

• Protocol: FTP over TLS
• Server/Host: cndmusic.net
• Port: 21
• User Name: {a three letter code. Login and click on the tab My Account to view it}
• Password: {same as the User Name}
• Mode: Active Mode (preferred) or Passive Mode

When connecting for the first time, you have to accept the self signed certificate.

Cyberduck FTP over TLS screenshot

Select FTP-SSL (Explicit AUTH TLS)

Filezilla FTP over TLS screenshot

Select Require explicit FTP over TLS or Use explicit FTP over TLS if available