SFTP integration for construction file transfer
Generic SFTP connector for reading and writing files via secure file transfer. Used as a protocol connector for any system that exposes data over SFTP.
Authentication: SSH key or password
Connection type: SFTP
Bring your SFTP files into Demiton workflows — book a 30-minute call.
Supported resources
Section titled “Supported resources”| Resource | FETCH | PUSH | LOOKUP | EXECUTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
files | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
FETCH supports two modes:
- EXPLORER - recursive directory listing (up to 3 levels deep)
- CONTENT - file download
LOOKUP stats a single file path. EXECUTE supports the DELETE command.
Integration model
Section titled “Integration model”The adapter holds a paramiko SSH session for the connection and translates the standard EXPLORER and CONTENT modes onto SFTP list, stat and open calls. EXPLORER recursion is capped at three levels.
Uploads and deletes are approved write operations and respect simulation mode: a dry run reports what would be transferred without touching the server.
Connection setup
Section titled “Connection setup”Required values:
- Host
- Port - default 22
- Username
- Password or Private Key (SSH key authentication)
Security
Section titled “Security”Access type: Read and approved write
Demiton retrieves files and can deliver files (generated reports, payment files) back via approved workflows. Delete operations also go through approved workflows.
Permissions required: SFTP account credentials scoped to the directories your workflows need. Use a dedicated SFTP user for Demiton.
Use SSH key authentication over password where possible. Rotate credentials on a regular schedule.
Next steps
Section titled “Next steps”- Connecting a System - step-by-step wizard for setting up the connector
- SQL - for database-backed data sources
- Banking - SFTP is also used for banking file transfer
- Connect your operation - talk to us about connecting it on Baseline
Talk to the team
Tell us what you run - your ERP, field, payroll and document systems - and we will show you the registers Demiton would fill from them, on your data, in a 30-minute call.