Configuring FTP as a Connection

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

Click the + (plus) button and select Connection or right-click in the browser and select Create new > Connection.
From drop-down list, select FTP as the connection type. Click Next.
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.
Click Next.
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.

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