FTP

Configuring FTP as a Connection

In order to import and export from FTP, you must first create a connection.

1. Click the + (plus) button and select Connection or right-click in the browser and select Create new > Connection.
2. From drop-down list, select FTP as the connection type. Click Next.
   
3. Enter the host name, username, and password. Designate a port if necessary.
   If connecting to a public FTP server anonymously, use the user name "anonymous" and enter a random password. Text must be entered in the password field.
   
4. Click Next.
5. If required, add a description and click Save.
   

Importing Data with a FTP Connector

After configuring a connection to FTP, you can set up an import job to access the connection.

1. Click the + (plus) button and select Import Job or right-click in the browser and select Create new > Import job.
2. Click Select Connection and choose the name of your FTP connection (here - FTP) then click Next.
   
3. Enter the file or folder path.
4. Click Next.
   
   
5.  A preview of the imported data is displayed. Review the schema.
   
6. Review the schedule, data retention, and advanced properties for the job.
   
7. Add a description, click Save, and name the file.