Fetch Just New Files

Compares what's on the server to what you've already downloaded and grabs only the new stuff. Ideal for FTP servers that accumulate files over time — music libraries, sound effect collections, content archives.

Fields

FieldWhat to put here
ProtocolFTP, HTTP, or HTTPS.
AddressThe server address without the protocol prefix.
DirectoryThe folder to watch for new files. Leave blank for root.
UsernameYour login name, if required.
PasswordYour password, if required.
PortLeave blank for defaults.
Allow Insecure SSLTurn on if the server has a certificate macOS doesn't trust.
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Works best with FTP servers that provide a complete directory listing. For HTTP servers without listings, Fetch Files by Name may be a better choice.