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Ferry

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Ferry for Windows

Download for Windows

Version 1.0.1 · .exe, 117 MB

What's new

Version: 1.0.1Latest

Released November 9, 2026

A security fix for FTP over TLS (FTPS).

  • Ferry now checks that an FTPS server's certificate comes from a certificate authority your computer trusts (on Windows, the ones Windows trusts) and that it was issued for that server. Before, a server's certificate was only checked for its dates.
  • SFTP connections no longer time out while you're deciding whether to trust a new server's key.
  • Connecting to SFTP without a password now tells you the server needs one.

Version: 1.0.0

Released November 8, 2026

The first release of Ferry.

  • Connect over SFTP, FTP or FTPS. Your computer is on the left, the server on the right: double-click or drag files across.
  • Whole folders upload and download through one transfer queue, with stop, retry and clear.
  • The Site Manager saves your servers; passwords stay in your system's secure storage.
  • Ferry shows a new server's key fingerprint and warns you if it ever changes.
  • Themes: Harbor Light and Harbor Dark follow your system, with 19 built-in themes, or make your own.
  • Sign in with your email; new accounts start a 7-day free trial, no card needed. Updates install by themselves.

Ferry for macOS

Apple Silicon (M1 and newer)Intel

Version 1.0.1 · .dmg, 134-136 MB

Not sure which Mac you have? Open the Apple menu > About This Mac. "Chip: Apple M…" means Apple Silicon; "Processor: Intel" means Intel.

What's new

Version: 1.0.1Latest

Released November 9, 2026

A security fix for FTP over TLS (FTPS).

  • Ferry now checks that an FTPS server's certificate comes from a certificate authority your computer trusts (on Windows, the ones Windows trusts) and that it was issued for that server. Before, a server's certificate was only checked for its dates.
  • SFTP connections no longer time out while you're deciding whether to trust a new server's key.
  • Connecting to SFTP without a password now tells you the server needs one.

Version: 1.0.0

Released November 8, 2026

The first release of Ferry.

  • Connect over SFTP, FTP or FTPS. Your computer is on the left, the server on the right: double-click or drag files across.
  • Whole folders upload and download through one transfer queue, with stop, retry and clear.
  • The Site Manager saves your servers; passwords stay in your system's secure storage.
  • Ferry shows a new server's key fingerprint and warns you if it ever changes.
  • Themes: Harbor Light and Harbor Dark follow your system, with 19 built-in themes, or make your own.
  • Sign in with your email; new accounts start a 7-day free trial, no card needed. Updates install by themselves.

Ferry for Linux

x64 (most PCs)ARM64

Version 1.0.1 · .deb, 127-130 MB

Installers for Ubuntu, Debian and similar systems. Install with: sudo apt install ./<file name>

What's new

Version: 1.0.1Latest

Released November 9, 2026

A security fix for FTP over TLS (FTPS).

  • Ferry now checks that an FTPS server's certificate comes from a certificate authority your computer trusts (on Windows, the ones Windows trusts) and that it was issued for that server. Before, a server's certificate was only checked for its dates.
  • SFTP connections no longer time out while you're deciding whether to trust a new server's key.
  • Connecting to SFTP without a password now tells you the server needs one.

Version: 1.0.0

Released November 8, 2026

The first release of Ferry.

  • Connect over SFTP, FTP or FTPS. Your computer is on the left, the server on the right: double-click or drag files across.
  • Whole folders upload and download through one transfer queue, with stop, retry and clear.
  • The Site Manager saves your servers; passwords stay in your system's secure storage.
  • Ferry shows a new server's key fingerprint and warns you if it ever changes.
  • Themes: Harbor Light and Harbor Dark follow your system, with 19 built-in themes, or make your own.
  • Sign in with your email; new accounts start a 7-day free trial, no card needed. Updates install by themselves.

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Opening Ferry on your Mac

  1. 1
    Open the downloaded file and drag Ferry into your Applications folder.
  2. 2
    Open Ferry from Applications. macOS will say it can't check Ferry for malicious software. Click Done.
  3. 3
    Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down and click Open Anyway next to the message about Ferry. Enter your Mac's password if asked.
  4. 4
    Ferry opens. You only need to do this once; after that it opens normally.

On macOS 14 and older you can instead Control-click Ferry in Applications, choose Open, then click Open.

Why the extra steps? We're getting Ferry signed and notarized by Apple. That's coming soon, and then Ferry will open with a double-click like any other app.