An FTP site can be set up to send files generated by a File Exporter, or retrieve files using a File Collector, via FTP.
For information about the properties toolbar, and about the sections Parent Details, Analysis Models, Description and Audit Summary, see Common Properties. We recommend you always add a Description that explains the purpose of the item you are creating.
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Basic Settings
For each FTP site the following settings are configured:
| Field | Description |
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| Name | The name of the FTP Site. |
| Enabled | Whether or not the FTP Site is enabled to run. |
| Username | The name of the user that will be used to create a connection with the FTP server. |
| Password | The password that will be used to create a connection with the FTP server. |
| Server Address | The address of the destination server. |
| FTP Type | Select an option from:
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| Port | Optional field to specify a Port Number, if required. This is a standard FTP option, and will be described in any good reference for FTP. |
| FTP Mode | Select an option from:
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| SFTP Cipher | For secure file transfer, PhixFlow automatically uses current ciphers (listed below). If your SSH server uses deprecated ciphers, enter a comma-separated list of all the ciphers you want to use. The order that you enter the ciphers indicates the order of preference. PhixFlow uses the first cipher that is listed and is available to encrypt/decrypt the files it transfers. Enter a list of ciphers, in order of preference, that you want PhixFlow to use for secure file transfer. The list can include:
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