Frequently asked questions about Transmit:
| Where can I download an older version of Transmit? |
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If you need to download an older version of Transmit, you can do so from our FTP server. Unless you have a specific need for an older version, please run the latest.
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| What do I put in the Server field? What is my Username and Password? |
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The Server field is where you type the address to your FTP server. If you don't have access to an FTP server, then Transmit has no place to store your files.
Perhaps there is an FTP server available to you from your company, your internet service provider, or from someone you're working with. If not, Google for "hosting" and you'll find plenty of companies that can provide you with a server.
In addition to a server address, your host will usually give you a username and password. If not, contact your host to obtain this information.
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| Can I view "Their Stuff" only? |
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Sure! Just drag the little separator handle in the middle of the two stuffs all the way to the left.
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| How do I use .Mac favorites syncing in Tiger? |
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After launching Transmit 3.2 or higher, open System Preferences > .Mac > Sync. Then, check the
Transmit Favorites checkbox in the Sync panel. See it here. That's it!
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| I no longer use Transmit. How can I remove Transmit from my .Mac Sync preferences? |
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Awkwardly, Apple doesn't provide a way to remove these items. But, if you're running Transmit 3.5.1 or newer, type this into Terminal:
~/Library/Application\ Support/Transmit/TransmitSync.app/Contents/MacOS/TransmitSync --unregisterClient
That should remove Transmit from the list.
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| I can't edit favorites using Transmit 2.6.2 and Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). Help! |
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Indeed, an Apple change in Tiger unexpectedly broke the favorites editing in Transmit 2.6.2.
Transmit 3, the latest version (released before Tiger), features a totally new Favorites system that avoids this issue. We highly recommend (of course) that all Transmit 2 users upgrade to Transmit 3 to get guaranteed support, frequent updates, plus tons of new features.
However, if you wish to continue to use Transmit 2 for now, we have managed a workaround. Download the  Transmit 2.6.2 with Tiger Patch (1 MB). This patched version of Transmit 2.6.2 should only be run on Tiger systems. Please remember, however, that Transmit 2.6.2 remains discontinued / unsupported. Thanks for understanding.
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| How do I backup or migrate my Transmit 3 favorites? |
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Transmit 3.5 offers built-in favorites exporting and importing. Just choose "Export" or "Import" from the Favorites menu.
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| How can I use AppleScript with Transmit? |
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Download these Sample AppleScripts.zip (15k) and see how it works! Users of Mac OS X Tiger may find it easier to use Transmit 3.2's built-in Automator actions.
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| What does Transmit 3 do with ".DS_Store" and "Icon\r" files? |
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By default, Transmit 3 does not transfer these files, even if 'Show Hidden Files' is turned on. If you want to transfer them:
1. Hold down the Option key, and choose Transmit > Advanced Preferences... from the menu bar
2. Click the Advanced Preferences icon on the right
3. Click the "Plus" button to add a new site setting
4. Type in your server address (i.e. "ftp.site.com"), and check Transfer .DS_Store files
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| What happened to the ability to copy FTP URLs with the login info? |
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By default, when you select a remote item and choose "Copy", Transmit now copies a URL to the clipboard that does not include your login info. To include login info:
1. Hold down the Option key, and choose Transmit > Advanced Preferences... from the menu bar
2. Click the Advanced Preferences icon on the right
3. Uncheck Do not copy login information with FTP URLs
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| Does Transmit 3 cache remote listings? |
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Yes. To make changing directories as fast as possible, Transmit will cache directory listings. If you share a server with other users, are logged in, and are expecting a file to arrive, just click Refresh to grab the latest file listing off the server. Also, quitting Transmit will always clear the cache.
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