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The File Transfer Protocol is a network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and a server on a computer network.FTP connector allows the downloading of source files and uploading of target files directly to/from the FTP server.
There are a number of use cases for the connector:
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Project managers can add files directly to projects from an online repository.
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Set up the submitter portal to allow Submitters to add files to requests directly from the online repository.
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Use automated project creation (APC) to have new projects automatically created when a change in the last modified date is detected for monitored files or a folder.
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Selected files are imported the very first time APC runs. All files are imported when a folder is monitored.
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This connector supports absolute path setting.
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Set up continuous jobs to have selected files monitored for changes.
FTP Server Settings
No changes are required.
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From the Settings
page, scroll down to the section.
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Click on Connectors.
The page opens.
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Click New.
The page opens.
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Provide the following information:
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Host name. Does not include the protocol (e.g. files.example.com).
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Port number (Default setting is 21).
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FTP Username.
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FTP Password.
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Select an encryption preference.
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Click Test connection.
A checkmark will appear if the connection was successful. A red exclamation point will appear if it wasn't. Hover over the icon to see additional details.
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Click Save.
The connector is added to the list on the page.