Finder Connect to Server Opens into VLC

Question

I wanted to connect to an FTP Server using Finder's Go > Connect to Server option.
So I try to do so like this:

But, when I try to do so, it opens in VLC and then VLC crashes.

Anyone facing a similar problem? What can I do to open it in Finder itself? Do I need to change some defaults? If so, where?

Nope, not a dupe. I don't want an alternate, I want to fix this. — Ranveer, Nov 17 '15 at 19:02
I'm sorry, but sftp is definetly **not supported** in the Finder. If you want to use it, you'll definitely need third-party-solutions as described in the linked answer. — Asmus, Nov 17 '15 at 19:04
Oh is that so? Let me try ftp-ing then. I'll let you know if that works — Ranveer, Nov 17 '15 at 19:16
@Asmus yep, you're right. So, third party application it is. :/ — Ranveer, Nov 19 '15 at 18:34
I know this question is old, but for anyone still looking for an answer to _this_ question, simply use `ftps://` instead of `sftp://`. — bernk, Jan 20 '20 at 19:21
ftps:// and sftp:// are usually different protocols, althought often mixed. But yes, both are secure and many providers support both. — Antti Rytsölä, Jul 02 '21 at 09:13
for the future people: there is a correct answer on [this question](https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/238048/298203) — Theofanis, Dec 01 '21 at 18:59

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 17 '15 at 18:18

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I haven't used the "Connect to Server" menu command in years. I go into Terminal and type either a command or open and a URL that does what I want. In your case, since sftp is a command, try sftp bang.bong.boom.ac.in

answered Nov 17 '15 at 18:18

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This is pretty cool! Doesn't solve the problem, but yes! Terminal based solutions are great. Being a Mac OS newbie, I guess I still have a lot to learn. Either way, there are situations when I'd like to have stuff in Finder. I'll wait for someone to suggest a fix before closing this question :) – Ranveer Nov 17 '15 at 18:24

Finder Connect to Server Opens into VLC

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