Automation Workshop includes the Connect to SFTP Action that establishes a connection between a local machine and a remote Linux/Unix/Windows SFTP server for automated file transfers · See FTP automation highlights.
The SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) connection is then used to monitor for file or folder changes or to perform Cloud and FTP Actions that include options to upload, download, synchronize, list, move, rename, delete, and create files and directories.
Features & highlights
- Securely connect to any regular SFTP server, and execute remote commands on the server.
- Supports AWS Transfer for SFTP features. Simply enable this option in the AWS Management Console to make the secure connection. However, for the best experience, use the built-in Connect to Amazon S3 Action.
- Supports all SFTP protocol versions up to v6, as well as the SCP SSH connection type, which can be much faster in specific scenarios.
- Supports authentication with either user credentials or SSH keys with an additional passphrase. For the most secure communications, 2FA can be used.
- Supports server validation based on public key fingerprints.
Usage examples
- Automate SFTP server monitoring for new files, and start an automated workflow that transfers files.
- Use the built-in Job Scheduler to transfer files regularly from or to an SFTP server.
- Connect to a remote Linux server using the SCP protocol to automate synchronization for a remote directory with a local folder.
- Connect to a remote SFTP server to upload, download, or delete files, or to manage remote directories with the Ensure, Create, and Remove directories Actions when a certain condition is fulfilled, for example, when a new file appears on the remote server.
- Connect to a remote SFTP server to audit its contents automatically, using the List Remote Files and Remote File Information Actions.
- Other network protocols are also supported to connect to FTP, WebDAV, an Amazon S3 bucket, and more services and clouds—Google and DigitalOcean storage.
Documentation
- Connection · Set up a secure SFTP connection.
- Advanced · Server validation options.
- Options · Name the SFTP connection and set up advanced error processing.
Interconnect
- Connect to SFTP integration—with Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail system activity).
- Streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
Quick access
To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the Connect to SFTP Action throughout Automation Workshop's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using quick shortcuts like ยซCSยป or ยซCTSยป.
Tutorials
- Connect to SFTP · Synchronize files between a local folder and a remote SFTP server.
- Connect to SFTP · Monitor an SFTP server for new and changed files.
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