Use Cyberduck to upload files from a Mac to your Mason personal website on mason.gmu.edu. Before you begin, make sure Cyberduck is installed and you are connected to the Mason VPN.
Before You Connect
- Install Cyberduck on your Mac.
- Connect to the Mason VPN.
- Make sure your Mason Cluster account and personal website are set up.
Connect with Cyberduck
Step 1: Open Cyberduck
Open Cyberduck on your Mac.
Step 2: Open a New Connection
Select Open Connection.
Step 3: Enter the Connection Settings
Enter the following connection settings:
- Protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
- Server:
mason.gmu.edu - Port:
22 - Username: Your Mason NetID
Step 4: Connect and Sign In
Select Connect. When prompted, enter your Mason password and complete Duo two-factor authentication (2FA).
Note: Follow the authentication options displayed in Cyberduck and approve the request on your registered device.
Step 5: Open Your public_html Folder
After you connect, open your public_html folder. Files placed in this folder can be served through your Mason personal website when the required directory and file permissions are set.
Step 6: Upload Your Files
Drag files and folders from Finder into the appropriate location in Cyberduck. Keep your website’s main file, such as index.html, in the public_html folder.