SFTP
The SFTP North Connector securely uploads files and data to an SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) server.
Specific Settings
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IP address or hostname of the SFTP server. | 192.168.1.100 |
| Port | Port for the connection (default: 22). | 22 |
Authentication
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Authentication method. | Username/Password, Private key |
| Username | Username for the SFTP server. | sftp_user |
| Password | Password. Required for Username/Password authentication. | •••••••• |
| Private key | Path to the private key file (PEM format). Required for Private key auth. | /path/to/key.pem |
| Passphrase | Passphrase for the private key (if protected). | •••••••• |
File Configuration
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Remote folder | Directory on the SFTP server where files will be stored. | /data/oibus |
| Prefix | Text to prepend to the filename. Supports internal variables like @ConnectorName. | @ConnectorName- |
| Suffix | Text to append to the filename (before the extension). Supports internal variables like @CurrentDate. | -@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