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# FTP or FTP/S or SFTP (outbound)

A **FTP Transport** is used to connect to a **FTP** service over the internet or local network.

To enable files to be sent to the *remote* **FTP** service, you configure the **FTP Transport** with the appropriate details for connecting to the remote server and for sending files.

The **FTP Transport** can be used to make FTP, FTP/S, and SFTP connections. While SFTP has no relation to the FTP protocol technically, it is often confused with FTP, and for simplicity sake we have combined the two protocols.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | A friendly name for the **FTP Transport**. This is the name that this **Outbound Transport** will be known as throughout the configuration. You should enter something meaningful to help you easily recognise the **Transport**. |
| FTP Host | The domain name or IP address of the remote **FTP** server or service. |
| FTP Port | The port that the remote **FTP** service is listening on. A default value will automatically display. |
| User Name | A user name to access and connect to the remote **FTP** server or service. |
| Password | A password for the above user. This will not be displayed on screen. |
| File Directory | The directory on the **FTP** server to upload the file to. Enter the path relative to the root of the **FTP** service. |
| Move to Directory | The directory on the remote **FTP** service to move the file to after uploading. Enter the path relative to the root of the **FTP** service.Some parties use this as a method of indicating that the file has finished uploading. |
| Indicator File Ext. | If a value is entered, **Statelake** will create an **indicator** file with the same name as the uploaded file, but using the entered extension.Some parties use this as a method of indicating that the file has finished uploading. |
| Use temporary file name (renames after upload) | A temporary file name to use during the file upload. The file will be renamed after the upload to the original name.Some parties use this as a method of indicating that the file has finished uploading. |
| Secure the data channel when using SSL | This option is only available if **SSL Settings** are saved against this **Transport**. |
| Use clear command channel after SSL authentication | This option is only available if **SSL Settings** are saved against this **Transport**. |
| Use Passive FTP | Uses passive **FTP** connection mode. This is recommended. Untick to use active connections. |
| Control Timeout | Time out period on the **FTP** control channel, in seconds. |
| Transfer Timeout | Time out period on the **FTP** data channel, in seconds. A zero (0) means to wait forever. |
| Method | Select either ASCII or BINARY mode for sending data. The default is BINARY which should be attempted as the first choice. |

## Buttons

| Button Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Click to **Save** any changes you have made. All changes will be lost if you do not click the **Save** button. |
| Cancel | Click to **Cancel** any changes you have made. |
| Delete | Click to **Delete** this particular **Transport**. You will be asked to confirm your choice. |
| Test Transport | Click to test the connection to the remote **FTP** service. This is a live test. You need to select the **File Connection** that will be used to to find a file for sending. This will cause the transport to run and send the first file that exists in the **File Connection** that matches the File Search Pattern. |
| SSH Settings | Click to edit the SSH settings used when making the connection to the **FTP Transport**. Select this button for **SFTP**. For information regarding this button, please refer to [SSH Settings](/statelake/administering-statelake/designer/transports/ssh-settings). |
| SSL Settings | Click to edit the SSL settings used when making the connection to the **FTP Transport**. Click this button for **TLS**. For information regarding this button, please refer to [SSL Settings (Email Settings)](/statelake/administering-statelake/designer/global-setup/general-setup/email-settings-tab-general-setup/ssl-settings-email-settings). |

## Test Transport

Once all details have been entered as required, click on this button to test the connection to the remote **FTP** server or service.

You need to select the **File Connection** that will be used to filter the files, and to provide detail of the directories to be used to receive any files into.

::: warning
**Test Transport** is a live test and will cause the transport to run and send to the FTP server, the first file that exists in the **File Connection** that matches the File Search Pattern.
:::

A pop-up **Test Transport** window will appear - select the appropriate **File Connection** from the drop-down list.

Click **Run** to perform the test, and **Cancel** to quit without testing.