HFS for Mac

Brief overview

HFS is a free app for macOS that turns a Mac into a personal web server so you can share files directly over the Internet. Instead of uploading documents to third-party cloud storage, it lets you send links to specific files or folders from your own machine, keeping control and privacy in your hands.

Security and access management

• Set passwords and fine-tune user permissions to limit who can view or download certain items.
• Grant different access levels to multiple users so only authorized parties can reach sensitive content.

Appearance and activity insights

• Use custom HTML templates to modify the web interface, giving your server a distinctive look and layout.
• Built-in monitoring shows active connections and records which files have been accessed, helping you track usage.

Usability and administration

HFS provides a straightforward control panel for selecting files or directories and creating shareable links, making transfers fast and simple. Its combination of a clean interface and management tools makes it easy to run and maintain a personal file server on a Mac.

Alternative option

If you prefer a different solution, FileZilla (free) is a commonly recommended alternative for file transfers and server management.