SFTP Connection
Introduction
SFTP stands for secure file transfer protocols. It creates FTP along with a secured shell to protect the information. It is encrypted and makes the file/data safe to transfer.
Steps to configure
To create an SFTP connection choose SFTP from the drop-down menu button of the connection type input field.
Select the desired application and fill in the name and the description input field for reference.
The authentication type is basic by default. The authentication type specifies the security protocol to be used for sending your user name and password to the server to establish a network connection.
Specify the hostname (the device/system connected with a network). Each device has a hostname assigned by a network. Hostname is a unique name or label assigned to any device that is connected to a specific computer network.
Now fill the Port section. The port is a docking point that is used to connect an external device with the system. SFTP uses port 22.
Fill in the user name and password input fields and click on the save button to save the connection’s configuration. A username allows you to maintain your personal identification when you use the particular application or connection. The requirement of Passwords is to protect your sensitive information's. It’s can be generated with a unique combination of numerical and alphabetic characters. Once a connection is successfully created you can use it in any of your automation.
Now click on save to save the connection’s configuration. Once a connection is successfully created it can be used in any automation.
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