# SFTP

### Requirements

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Ensure that your SFTP is opened (port and IP) on your Toucan's workspace.
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### Configuring a SFTP remote file storage in Toucan

Fill in the connection information after opening the modal of the connector:

### Connection options

File Storage type

* Format: dropdown list among the options available in [](https://docs-v3.toucantoco.com/data-management-in-datahub/datasources-in-toucan/managing-remote-file-storages/setting-up-a-file-storage "mention")
* Description: the file storage type you are going to configure
* Example: `SFTP`

**Name** (mandatory)

* Format: String
* Description: A name to identify your connection
* Example: `my_SFTP`

**User** (mandatory)

* Format: String
* Description: Your SFTP login user
* Example: `myuser`

**Host** (mandatory)

* Format: String
* Description: The domain name or IP address of your SFTP server
* Example: `sftp.example.com` or `192.168.1.100`

**Port** (optional, default: 22)

* Format: Integer
* Description: The listening port of your SFTP server
* Example: `22`

**Private Key** (mandatory)

* Format: Secret
* Description: The private SSH key used for authentication
* Example:

```
text-----BEGIN OPENSSH PRIVATE KEY-----
...
-----END OPENSSH PRIVATE KEY-----
```

Prefix (optional)

* Format: String
* Description: the default path to access in your remote file storage

**After Configuration**

Click on Test the connection to test the connection with your SFTP or **SAVE** to save the connection. After successfully configuring the connector, you will be able to find it in the Connector section of the DataHub "Datasources" tab.

### Troubleshooting

* **Connection Issues**: Double-check your SFTP credentials and network access.
* **Need Help**: Reach out to Toucan support or consult the in-app help center for further assistance.