This example illustrates how to connect to an NYU-Internet account, but the principle is the same for any computer on which you have an account. When you start Fetch, a dialog box automatically opens to create a connection. Use the mouse or the tab key to move among fields. In the Host field, enter the name of the computer on which you have an account. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
Fetch displays the password as a series of dots.
In the Directory field, enter a period. This starts the session in your home directory. Click the OK button. A connection with your host machine is established and the session window opens. File Transfer with Fetch Once connected, The Fetch window displays file and directory information on the remote computer.