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FTP / SFTP command
Use this command to automate any FTP or SFTP operations.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. The FTP/SFTP command can automate the following:
- File uploads and downloads
- Back up websites
- Secure FTP for secure remote file transfer
To use this command, ensure that Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio is installed on the Enterprise client machine. Download the redistributable from the Microsoft website: www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar?id=
To learn more, search for the Automating File Transfer Using the FTP Command course in Automation Anywhere University: RPA Certification Courses (A-People login required).
- Connect
- Connects to the FTP/SFTP server.
- Specify the FTP/SFTP Server name, User Name, and Password.
- You can use variables in the FTP Server, User Name, Password, and Port Number fields.
The variable support for the Port Number field is applicable from Version onwards.
- To test the connection, enter an actual value instead of a variable in all the fields where you have inserted a variable.
- Press the F2 key to insert a Credential Variable for enhanced security. See Assigning credential variables from credential lockers.
You can also select any of the following options:
- Anonymous login Note:
- Anonymous login is not supported for SFTP.
- If the Anonymous login option is selected, it will not allow the user to enter the username and password.
- Secure FTP: Select this option to use secure FTP. This will also enable you to opt for Key File Authentication.
Key File Authentication: Select this option to use a private key file for SFTP connection. Ensure the FTP server has a corresponding public key file.
Note:- Not supported: When SFTP is configured on a Windows server, Key File Authentication and Normal User Authentication connections with the Enterprise client system are not supported.
- Supported: When SFTP is configured on a UNIX server, Key File Authentication and Normal User Authentication connections using the Enterprise client system are supported.
Test the connection to ensure all parameters work.
Note: Transfer Mode, Transfer Type, and Directory options are available only if you are using an FTP connection. - You can use variables in the FTP Server, User Name, Password, and Port Number fields.
- Disconnect
- Terminates the connection to an FTP/SFTP server.
- Put Files
- Uploads one or more files from a folder.
- Get Files
- Downloads one or more files to a local machine from an FTP/SFTP folder.
- The FTP/SFTP command also offers advanced operations for working with files based on the date they are created or modified.
- Put Folder
- Uploads an entire folder from a local machine to an FTP/SFTP server.
- You can specify filters using wildcard characters to restrict uploads to specific types of files.
- Get Folder
- Downloads an entire folder from an FTP/SFTP server to a local machine.
- You can specify filters using wildcard characters to download only specific types of files.
- You can also specify folders based on the date they are created or modified.
- Delete Files
- Deletes one or more files from an FTP/SFTP folder.
- Rename Files
- Renames one or more files in an FTP/SFTP folder.
- Create Folder
- Creates a folder on an FTP/SFTP server.
- Delete Folder
- Deletes a folder (including all subfolders and files within it) from an FTP/SFTP server.
- Change Folder
- Moves to a different folder on an FTP/SFTP server.
- Use this option to download or upload files in more than one directory on your FTP/SFTP server.
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