Use the build in TFTP server in OSX

Use the build in TFTP server in OSX

To start the TFTP server: 

sudo launchctl load -F /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/tftp.plist

To stop the TFTP Server: 

sudo launchctl unload -F /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/tftp.plist

You can put your files in the folder: 

/private/tftpboot

You can change this folder in: 

/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/tftp.plist

To test the TFTP setup

Create a file named test.txt in:

/private/tftpboot

Change into your home folder: 

cd ~

Enter the following command: 

tftp 127.0.0.1 

You will get a prompt: 

tftp>

To get the test file: 

get test.txt 

You will get a response like: 

Received 8 bytes in 0.0 seconds