To read more about Secure Connections, go to the Encrypted Authentication web page.

Many web page creators enjoy using the built-in FTP or publishing function that their web page creation application has. This includes programs like Dreamweaver, Netscape Composer, and Microsoft Frontpage. CU-Boulder web page creators can now protect their login name and passwords while still using the built-in FTP or publishing function of their web page creation application. To make a secure connection, the built-in FTP or publish function will have to run through a Macintosh "tunnel" program called SSH (Secure Shell).

Install the Secure Macintosh Installer

This is a single installer for both OS 9 and OS X systems. . The installer is around 12MB in size, so you will need to put it on a zip disk or other portable media if you are taking them elsewhere to install.

Click here to download the SecureMac installer

Choose the set of instructions for your platform:

• OS 9.x
• OS X Platforms (10.1- 10.2)

Web Publishing Client Setup

• Instructions for Dreamweaver 4 and MX and for Netscape Composer 4.7.

Background Information—How does this work?

• What is SSH?
• What is an SSH Tunnel
• What is an SSH Tunnel good for?

Get Help

To get help contact the IT Service Center by phone at 303-735-HELP (5-4357 from an on-campus phone), by e-mail at help@colorado.edu, or in person at the IT Service Center walk-in (located two buildings east of the UMC).

Encrypted Authentication Project

Encrypted Authentication Project homepage