SFTP Connections¶
FTP, or "File Transfer Protocol" is a popular method of transferring files between two remote systems. SFTP, which stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol, or Secure File Transfer Protocol, is a separate protocol packaged with SSH that works in a similar way over a secure connection.
Add a SFTP Connection¶
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Enter the following information:
| Field | Description | Example/Note |
|---|---|---|
| Label | Name of the SFTP connection (recommend using charity/campaign name) | CharityName |
| IP Address | IP address of the SFTP server | 123.45.67.89 |
| Port | Port number for SFTP connection | 22 (default) |
| Output Path | Folder path where Evergiving should upload files | /uploads/evergiving/ |
| User Name | Username for SFTP authentication | evergiving_user |
| Password | Password for SFTP authentication | (Securely stored) |
| Host Key | Server's host key for security verification | SHA256:AbCdEf...123456 |
What is a Host Key?¶
A host key is the server's public key. The host key is used by the client to decrypt an authentication message sent from the server when connecting. The basic purpose of the host key is to ensure that when you connect to a remote host, it is actually the host that you intended to connect to.