# Publishing using Catalina OS **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [January 26, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078 "2021-01-26T20:46:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/1 "2021-01-26T20:46:10Z")
I’ve upgraded my mac to the Catalina OS and since cannot publish my website. I contacted my host provider and everything checked out good on their end. Can anybody help or has had the same issue? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Pyrobrit](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/pyrobrit/32/14665_2.png) [@Pyrobrit](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pyrobrit)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/2 "2021-01-26T21:32:16Z")
Do you get any errors displayed when you publish? Can you publish to a local folder without error? ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/3 "2021-01-26T22:27:54Z")
Hi Nick, Thank you for the quick reply. I’ll send you a couple of photos, one publishing from the home page and the other when I click the Browse button adjacent to the Path window. I hope you can help. Thanks, Gordon ![IMG_0062.jpeg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/0/b/0b5f1c06a995b3e8fb59b7de13018614cfb1ac38.jpeg) ![IMG_0060.jpeg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/f/3/f396913c6d0419b591a19845dd2568bd8669eb0f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Pyrobrit](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/pyrobrit/32/14665_2.png) [@Pyrobrit](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pyrobrit)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/4 "2021-01-26T22:31:51Z")
Could I suggest you retype the username password for your ftp account and see if that helps? ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/5 "2021-01-26T22:54:55Z")
As Nick @Pyrobrit said try to re-enter the credentials, also try the test button first, it’s probably faster and if that doesn’t work, nothing else will. You might find it easier and clearer to do screenshots instead of pictures. > **[Take a screenshot on your Mac](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361)** > > You can capture the entire screen, a window, or just a portion of the screen. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/6 "2021-01-26T23:01:46Z")
Just tried retyping username and password and no change. Also wondering in the Advanced tab the check box next to “Automatically start web server on document open” is not checked. Not sure if that box is to be left unchecked. ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/7 "2021-01-26T23:08:41Z")
What happens when you hit the Test button. If that works then the credentials are probably fine. It looks like you don’t have anything in the path field. If the test button works try the Browse button right next to path. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/8 "2021-01-26T23:09:16Z")
Sorry, I forgot to mention that everything worked just fine with the previous OS “Mojave” and the problem started when the upgrade to Catalina was done. I wish that I never upgraded. Talked to Apple about reversing the OS back and was told it’s not fun to do would have to wipe out the hard drive and start over. We’re going out for the evening, can talk tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/9 "2021-01-26T23:16:41Z")
I just tried the test button and got the same result. Now I’m worried I may not get this to work. We ready to go out and will be away from the computer until morning. ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/10 "2021-01-27T00:51:04Z")
> [@gordonpresiloski](#): > > I just tried the test button and got the same result. If the test button fails then it’s almost always the login credentials, user name, password and or server. Check with your hosting company, make sure that you have them correctly and they haven’t suspended the FTP account. Hosting companies often will suspend accounts after to many failed login attempts to prevent hackers. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/11 "2021-01-27T16:13:04Z")
Good morning Doug, Yes I will contact Go Daddy and hope we can get it working. Just a question. Do you know of others using Rapidweaver 8 on the Catalina OS and/or if they had any issues? I really appreciate you guys responding so quickly. Thank you, Gordon ---
**Author:** ![Mathew](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mathew/32/2771_2.png) [@Mathew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mathew)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/12 "2021-01-27T16:29:13Z")
@gordonpresiloski Catalina shouldn’t be the issue. I’ve had zero problems using Catalina and RW 8.7 for many many months. GoDaddy … well that’s another thing! Some people have had no problems with GD, but several have faced problems due to GD quirks. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/13 "2021-01-27T16:42:04Z")
Thank you Mathew. You put my mind at ease, now I believe we have the problem pin pointed. Thank you very much, Gordon ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/14 "2021-01-27T16:50:47Z")
> [@gordonpresiloski](#): > > Rapidweaver 8 on the Catalina OS As @Mathew said Lots of people are using this without problem. Some people had to reenter their FTP credentials when they upgraded to Catalina,. RW uses the macOS keychain to store the data, so it was an Apple thing. But you said you did that. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/15 "2021-01-27T17:06:36Z")
Thank you Doug, you guys are really good with responding. I like that. You have a good day and thanks for your help. Gordon ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/16 "2021-01-27T17:16:29Z")
Oops I missed this e-mail. You’re right, there is nothing in the path field. When I click the Browse button (photo attached) this is what I get. Plus I’ve attached a second photo to show the auto start server isn’t checked and I’m not sure if it should be. ![IMG_0060.jpeg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/f/3/f396913c6d0419b591a19845dd2568bd8669eb0f.jpeg) ![IMG_0063.jpeg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/8/c8630fdce43c38fad3a16ab3147bce088fbb7be6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mathew](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mathew/32/2771_2.png) [@Mathew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mathew)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/17 "2021-01-27T17:20:47Z")
@gordonpresiloski It will be much easier to see your photos if you take proper screenshots. Easy to do: command-shift-4 then click/drag to select the area of the screen you want to capture. Smaller image size, but much greater readability. ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/18 "2021-01-27T17:36:13Z")
Hey, I tried it and works great. I learned something today. Thanks Mathew ![Screen Shot 2021-01-27 at 10.32.20 AM.jpg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/1/2/12bd7d844ab034e0e82e0403df5a9aef12b4fecc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mathew](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mathew/32/2771_2.png) [@Mathew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mathew)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/19 "2021-01-27T19:02:53Z")
@gordonpresiloski This is a lot clearer. Thanks. I think what we really need is also the Publishing page with complete setup. We do not need to see the dialog box saying publishing could not completed. Instead we need to see all the fields on that page (the dialog box covers up some of the fields) ---
**Author:** ![gordonpresiloski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@gordonpresiloski](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gordonpresiloski)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078/20 "2021-01-27T19:19:12Z")
No problem, now that it’s so easy to do. ![Screen Shot 2021-01-27 at 12.16.03 PM.jpg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/8/3/83fa205975eee756f817c6478de71ad5aa63c091.jpeg) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/publishing-using-catalina-os/37078.md?page=2)