Supported File Server Types
Connect supports various file server protocols for accessing files on remote servers and network shares.
SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
Securely connect to remote servers using SFTP:
- Host - SFTP server hostname or IP address
- Port - Default: 22
- Authentication Method - Password or SSH Key
- Username - SFTP user account
- Password - User password (for password authentication)
- Private Key - SSH private key (for key-based authentication)
- Passphrase - Key passphrase if the private key is encrypted
- Root Path - Starting directory on the server
Recommended
SFTP is the recommended protocol for file server connections due to its built-in encryption and security features.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
Connect to traditional FTP servers:
- Host - FTP server hostname or IP address
- Port - Default: 21
- Username - FTP user account
- Password - User password
- Secure Mode - None, FTPS (Explicit), FTPS (Implicit)
- Passive Mode - Enable passive mode for firewall compatibility
- Root Path - Starting directory on the server
Security Notice
Plain FTP transmits credentials in clear text. Use FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) or prefer SFTP for secure file transfers.
Connection Features
- Directory Browsing - Navigate through remote file systems
- File Preview - Preview file contents without downloading
- File Download - Download files to process locally
- File Upload - Upload files to remote servers
- Bulk Operations - Select multiple files for batch operations
Troubleshooting Tips
- Ensure the server allows connections from your IP address
- Check firewall settings for required ports
- Verify user permissions on the target directories
- For SFTP key authentication, ensure the public key is in authorized_keys