Two panes. One view.
Browse folders on your Mac and server side by side. Upload and download files without switching windows.
Made for macOS
Your Mac. Your server.
One window.
Transfer files and edit them on your server
in your favorite editor. Simple, convenient and free.
macOS 26+ · Apple Silicon · Version 1.0.0
First launch? Read the installation notes
FTPFTPES explicit TLSSFTP SSH
Just what you need
Everything for your file workflow.
From connecting to your server to saving that final edit.
Your favorite editor
Open a remote file in your preferred editor. Saved changes are uploaded back to the server.
Transfers at a glance
Keep track of queued files, completed transfers and errors in a dedicated transfer panel.
Multiple connections
Save your connections and open them in tabs. Switch between projects in a single window.
Passwords in Keychain
Your credentials are stored in macOS Keychain. Use SFTP or FTPES for an encrypted connection.
Your choice of language
English on first launch, with Russian available in Settings. Choose the interface language that suits you.
A few steps to your server
Install.
Connect.
Get to work.
Requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 26 or later. An Intel installer is not currently available.
Move to Applications
Download and open the DMG. Drag Portlane to Applications, then eject the disk image.
Allow the first launch
This build is signed with an Apple Development certificate, not Developer ID, and has not been notarized by Apple. macOS may block the first launch.
If you trust the official download, open System Settings → Privacy & Security and choose Open Anyway for Portlane.
Apple’s instructionsKeep macOS security protections enabled. Do not bypass warnings about malware or a damaged application.
Add your server
Choose a protocol and enter your server and login details. To switch to Russian, open Settings → General → Language.
Good to know
A few common questions.
Is it really free?
Yes. All Portlane features are free for personal use and your organization’s internal work. There is no subscription, trial period or paid activation. Donations are optional.
Is Portlane open source?
No. Portlane is free to use, but its source code is closed. GitHub hosts product information, usage terms and official installers. Reselling, modifying or redistributing copies without the author’s permission is prohibited, subject to the exceptions in the license. Please share the official website link.
Read the full licenseWhich protocols are supported?
FTP, FTP with explicit TLS (FTPES), and SFTP over SSH. Standard FTP does not encrypt the connection. Choose SFTP or FTPES to transfer passwords and files over an encrypted connection when your server supports them.
Where can I report a bug or suggest an idea?
Open a GitHub issue with your macOS and Portlane versions, connection protocol and steps to reproduce the problem. Do not post passwords, private keys or personal information.
Open GitHub Issues
From the developer
Built for my own work.
Shared with you.
I use Portlane in my everyday work
and test it myself. If it helps you too,
you can support its continued development.