SFTP

Requirements

Ensure that your SFTP is opened (port and IP) on your Toucan's workspace.

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 Setting up a file storage

• 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.