SFTP Connector

SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol, a protocol designed for exchanging files between host and destination in an encrypted form. It is an extension of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) with the addition of a security mechanism. Through this, users can exchange data between other connectors in Langstack and the SFTP server.

Create an SFTP Connector

The SFTP Connector falls under the File System Connector. To create an SFTP connector, follow the usual steps to create a connector as mentioned in Create a connector. For SFTP-specific details, proceed as follows:

• To define the FTP/SFTP connector, select “FTP/SFTP” from the list.

• The FTP/SFTP details are displayed with Authentication type as “Basic”.

  1. Add the following details under the Server section:

     • “Host name”: Enter the server details of the host.

     • Port number”: By default, Langstack applications prefill it with the default SFTP port 22. However, users can change the port number as needed.

  2. Add the following details under the Credentials section:

     • “Username”: Enter username for the connector.

     • “Password”: Enter password for the connector.

  3. Select the following information under the Type section:

     • “FTP” or

     • “SFTP”: SFTP is selected by default.

• Save and test the connection as described in Create a connector section.