# SFTP Configuration

Configuring SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) settings is a critical step in ensuring the smooth and secure exchange of data within your system. The importance of each configuration is outlined below:

{% hint style="warning" %}
Before uploading data, ensure all relevant variables are included.
{% endhint %}

**Access FTP Connection Settings:**

Locate the following configuration key and input the value:

| Configuration Line                       | Value                         |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| `systemPropertyId="ftp.server.hostname"` | {hostname\_without\_sftp\://} |
| `systemPropertyId="ftp.server.username"` | {username}                    |
| `systemPropertyId="ftp.server.password"` | {password}                    |
| `systemPropertyId="ftp.server.port"`     | {port}                        |

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**Netsuite-specific Configuration:**

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This is essential only when utilizing Netsuite as an ERP; otherwise, it can be omitted.
{% endhint %}

Locate the following configuration key and input the value:

| Configuration Line                          | Value                |
| ------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| `systemPropertyId="ftp.server.archive.dir"` | archive/             |
| `systemPropertyId="instance.downloadDir"`   | runtime/datamanager/ |

By following these steps, you can ensure that your system properties are configured appropriately for your business location, and the SFTP settings are accurately defined for seamless data transfer.


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