SFTP
The SFTP North Connector securely uploads files and data to an SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) server.
Specific Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Host | IP address or hostname of the SFTP server. |
| Port | Port for the connection (default: 22). |
Authentication Methods
| Method | Description | Required Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Username/Password | Standard username/password authentication. | Username, Password |
| Private Key | Authentication using a private key (PEM format). | Username, Private Key Path, (Optional) Passphrase |
File Configuration
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Remote folder | Directory on the SFTP server where files will be stored. |
| Prefix | Text to prepend to the filename. Supports internal variables like @ConnectorName. |
| Suffix | Text to append to the filename (before the extension). Supports internal variables like @CurrentDate. |
Dynamic Filenames
Use internal variables to create dynamic filenames:
@ConnectorName: Inserts the name of the connector.@CurrentDate: Inserts the current timestamp inyyyy_MM_dd_HH_mm_ss_SSSformat.
Example:
With prefix @ConnectorName- and suffix -@CurrentDate, a file named example.file becomes:
<ConnectorName>-example-<CurrentDate>.file