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title: "Upload File with SFTP/FTP"
slug: "upload-a-file-via-sftp-ftp"
description: "File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a secure method to transfer files across a network. Some FTP servers allow an anonymous connection, but many require that you enter the user name and password for the FTP server when connecting. Use a flow to upload a file to an FTP server, using the authentication information you specify."
updated: 2026-05-15T20:28:18Z
published: 2026-05-15T20:28:18Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/upload-a-file-via-sftp-ftp"
---

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# Upload File with SFTP/FTP

## Overview

**File Transfer Protocol (FTP)** is a method for transferring files across a network. While certain FTP servers allow an anonymous connection, the majority require a user name and password when connecting to the FTP server. Uploading a file in Decisions with FTP utilizes the **Upload** step shown in the example below.

Another method for transferring files across a network is the **Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).** These servers are similarly configured to FTP servers by use of the **Upload** **by SFTP** step instead. A Flow uploads a file to an FTP or SFTP server by using the authentication information specified by the user.

## Example (FTP)

In the following example, a Flow will be created to upload a file using FTP. The only prerequisite for this example is an FTP host.

Uploading via SFTP?This example's configuration mirrors the process for SFTP except replace the Upload step with **Upload** **by SFTP.** A SFTP host must be used as well.  
  
An SFTP or FTP host is a computer connected to the internet that hosts the files available for download via SFTP or FTP.

1. To begin, navigate to a Designer Folder and select CREATE FLOW from the Global Action Bar.
2. In the **Create Flow** dialog, select and name the default Flow [**Upload with FTP**]. Click CREATE to proceed to the Flow Designer.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1778784565704.png)
3. In the Flow Designer, from the **Toolbox > INTEGRATION > FTP** category, drag and connect an **Upload** step to the **Start** step and the **End** step.
4. In the **Properties** panel **> Server > Host** value field, enter the name of the host of the FTP server.
5. In the **Authentication > Username** and **Password** fields, add the username and password for the FTP account.
6. Navigate further down in the **Properties** panel **> INPUTS > File** and change the input mapping from **Unknown** to **Constant**.
7. In the resulting selector, upload the file to be transferred.
8. Next, in the **Upload to Path** value field, provide a path for the uploaded file. Upload to Path DefinitionThe **Upload to Path** value must represent and be formatted as a valid path in the **FTP Directory** of the **FTP Host**, beginning with the primary **Folder** and ending with the **File** **Name**.  
  
Define the file Path in the following format**: /[Folder Name]/[Subfolder Name]/[File Name]**, for example: "/Projects/Project2/test.txt".

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1778784823831.png)
9. **Save** and **Debug** the Flow.Upload Speed Variance**Upload** speeds will vary by network traffic and transfer speed.