- On the left side options column click Connections.
- On the Connections page click on Create Connection button.
- On the New Connection page click on the FTP Server icon.
- The FTP Server page opens where the FTP Server connection is configured.
- Description – Friendly name for the connector.
- Host Name – FTP Server location (web address or IP address)
- Server Type – select the type of server authentication:
- FTP (no encryption) if SSL will not be used with this connection.
- FTPS (SSL encryption) if SSL will be used with this connection.
- SFTP (SSH encryption) in an SSH key will be used with this connection.
- Port – web server port the FTP server is listening on:
- The default Port number is 21.
- To use a different Port number, unmark the Use Default checkbox and enter the Port number that will be used for this connection in the Port field.
- Data Connection Type – drop down list, select the Type that will be used:
- Auto Active
- Auto Passive
- EPRT
- EPSV
- PASV
- PASVEX
- PORT
- Encryption Mode – If using FTPS, select the encryption mode:
- Auto
- None
- Implicit
- Explicit
- User Name – As defined by the FTP Server.
- Password – As defined by the FTP Server.
- Key File – If using SFTP, upload the key file from the FTP Server.
- Root Directory – Optionally, set a root directory for SmartConnect to access.
- Click Validate to test the connection to the FTP Server.
- Once the connection has been validated, Save the connection.