| Step Details | |
| Introduced in Version | --- |
| Modified in Version | 9.26 |
| Location | Integration > FTP |
The Create Remote SFTP/FTP Directory step allows users to create a remote File Transfer Protocol (FTP)/Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) directory to upload and download files, thus removing the need for external file transfers.
Note: All Certificates and related information for FTP/SFTP steps are stored within the Flow Step and are not stored independently in the database or the server.
Properties
FTP/SFTP
| Property | Description | Data Type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Configuration From Data | Allows the user to set the configuration as input fields | --- | ||||
| Server | ||||||
| Host | Host name of the FTP server | --- | ||||
| Port | Port of the FTP server | --- | ||||
| SSL | Enables Users to select an SSL Security Type | --- | ||||
| SSL Security Type | Choose the security type as Explicit, Unsecure, Implicit, or Secure. | --- | ||||
| Authentication | ||||||
| Use Certificate for Auth | Enables users to use a Certificate and Certificate Password for authentication for FTP. Users can use the following types of certificates: X.509, PFX/PKCS#12, and PEM. | --- | ||||
| Username | Username for the FTP account | --- | ||||
| Password | Password for the FTP account | --- | ||||
| Proxy | ||||||
| Type | Allows the user to select the Proxy type | --- | ||||
| Advanced | ||||||
| Enable Compression | Enables compression of the file being uploaded | --- | ||||
Inputs
| Property | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Path | Allows a user to name the directory | String |
New SFTP Authentication Setting
In v9.26+, Users have the option to provide authentication using both a public key (certificate) and a server password.
Step Changes
| DT Title | Description | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| [DT-037229] SSL Security Type drop-down does not display | Added a new "SSL Security Type" setting for the FTP steps. | 8.11 | April 2023 |
| [DT-035959] SFTP Authentication using Public Key and server password | Added the ability to authenticate using both the Public key (certificate) and server password for all SFTP steps. | 9.26 | May 2026 |
Related Information
Video:
SFTP and FTP in Decisions
Forum Posts:
Certificate Format Of SFTP Steps
Moving Files Via Sftp
Video:
SFTP and FTP in Decisions
Forum Posts:
Certificate Format Of SFTP Steps
Moving Files Via Sftp