Prerequisites
The SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a network protocol that provides secure file access, file transfer, and file management over a reliable data stream. It provides all the functionality offered by the FTP protocol, but more securely and more reliably.
Connection Fields
To create an SFTP source connection, configure the following connection settings:
Field | Description |
Connection name | Unique name for the connection that you can refer to in the future. |
Connection type | Type of connection: SFTP |
Address | Host/Server IP address |
Port | Port number (typically, 22) |
Username | Username associated with this SFTP connection. |
Password | Password associated with this SFTP connection. |
SSH Key Enabled | Enables the SSH key. Allows the SFTP service to log in without entering a password authentication. Often employed for file transfer automation. |
Private key | Private key used to authenticate a client when it connects to an SFTP server. |
Private key passphrase (optional) | Word or phrase that protects private key files. It prevents unauthorized users from encrypting them. Usually it's just the secret encryption/decryption key used for Ciphers. |
Enable Transfer Layer Security (TLS) | Select this option when enabling TLS encryption. |