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:
- Label: Name of the SFTP connection. We recommend to enter the name of the charity/campaign the SFTP will be used for.
- IP Address: IP address of the server (IP of the Hostname)
- Port: 22 for SFTP
- Output Path: path of the folder Evergiving needs to access
- User Name: user name to access the SFTP
- Password: password to access the SFTP
- Host Key: host key of the SFTP
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.