SFTP connection

Prerequisite

Before creating the connection, ensure to whitelist IPs for a successful connection.

Procedure

1. Navigate to the Data Integration console.

2. Click the Connections tab from the left-hand menu.

3. Search and select the SFTP.

4. In the Source Connection field, click New Connection. The Create SFTP Connection dialog appears.

5. Enter the Connection Name.

6. Enter the Host (SFTP server address).

7. Enter the Port. Default: 22

8. Enter your Username.

9. Select the Authentication Type:

   • Basic – Enter your Password.
   • Key File –
     a. Upload the Key File (.pem)
     b. Enter the Key File Password (if applicable)

   A Key File, also known as a private key or SSH key, contains a unique pair of public and private cryptographic keys that authenticate the client and establish a secure connection with the server.

10. Select Enabled Connection Alive (KeepAlive) checkbox to maintain connection stability during large or long-running transfers. You can clear the checkbox if you do not want the connection to remain active.

11. Click Test Connection to verify the configuration.

12. If the connection succeeds, click Save to start using this SFTP connection in Data Integration.