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SFTP and FTP connections enable file-based integrations with external servers. Use these connection types to upload, download, or exchange files with partners, vendors, or legacy systems.

Protocol comparison

Protocol	Encryption	Default Port	Use Case
SFTP	Yes (SSH)	22	Production environments, sensitive data
FTP	No	21	Legacy systems, non-sensitive data in trusted networks

SFTP/FTP connections in RWS Integration are used exclusively for Load operations (sending data to destinations). They are not used for data extraction.

Configuration

Required fields:

Field	Description
URL	The hostname or IP address of the server (e.g., `sftp.example.com`). Do not include the protocol prefix.
Base Path	The root directory path on the server where files will be written to (e.g., `/uploads`)
Port	The port number for the connection. Default: 22 (SFTP) or 21 (FTP)
Username	The username for authentication
Password	The password for the specified username

If using a non-standard port, check with your server administrator for the correct port number.

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