File Connector Configuration
Unlike app connectors, universal connectors are configured at both the Connector and Service level. When setting up the File connector, enter values in the following fields:
This feature should always be enabled for optimal performance. Only disable it if you are advised to do so by support.
This field is pre-populated with a unique API key issued to you by App Xchange.
Enter a brief description to be displayed in the Services table of the Jobs page.
Ftp Connection Config
Select the appropriate secure file transfer protocol from the dropdown menu. SFTP is recommended.
Note: Select FTP to use FTPS. Although it displays as FTP, rest assured we are using FTPS.
This field is only used for FTPS connections. Select either Implicit or Explicit from the dropdown menu, as indicated by your FTPS provider.
Enter the FTP server hostname.
Enter the port for the FTP server. Below are the standard ports for common secure protocols:
FTPS/Implicit=990
FTPS/Explicit=21
SFTP=22
Enter the username used to log into the FTP server.
Enter the password used to log into the FTP server.
Enter the private SSH key used for your connection.
Select this checkbox to enable the RSA SHA2-256 host key encryption for the connection. Use this feature for new servers or if the connection is being closed by the server.
Enter the time in seconds to wait for a server response before the connection times out. If left blank, this parameter defaults to 30 seconds.
This feature should always be enabled for optimal performance. Only disable it if you are advised to do so by support.
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