It is possible to upload files to Bosbec for use in workflows, and there are several ways to do this. In this article, we’ll focus on using the FTP service called “Transfer.”
Getting started
To use the Transfer service, you must create a user and grant it the correct privileges. Granting the user Transfer permission level will only allow the user to use the Transfer service. A user with this permission level can log in to our FTP services but will not have access to the admin platform.
Connecting to the FTP server
The URL for the FTP is found below.
transfer.bosbec.ioConnect using the username/password credentials you chose when creating the user.
When configuring your FTP client, you must select the appropriate protocol and port. Below is a summary of the different options.
| FTP | Port 21 | Not encrypted, not recommended |
| FTPS | Port 21 | Encrypted using TLS/SSL, Explicit encryption |
| SFTP | Port 22 | FTP over SSH, fully encrypted |
Standard FTP is not encrypted, so for a higher level of security, we strongly recommend using FTPS or SFTP whenever possible.
- FTPS is a secure version of FTP that encrypts data transfer using TLS/SSL.
- SFTP is an entirely different protocol that uses SSH for encryption and secure data transfer.
When logging in for the first time using SFTP, you may need to approve the server’s fingerprint. This security measure ensures that you are connecting to the correct server.
The fingerprint details can be found below.
| SHA-256 | ssh-ed25519 255 lrtpE/BuuKBMMLzwCgyrIeODbknJPEWLtVPC9xpbthA |
| MD5 | ssh-ed25519 255 a4:4f:6b:6c:5b:d4:be:9d:c2:b7:1f:84:b1:33:3e:d7 |
If you need to whitelist our IP to connect, the IP is 51.21.164.177.
Uploading files
After logging in, you will find a folder named “shared.” This is the folder to which you should upload your files. You may also create subfolders within this directory to better organize your files on the FTP server.
All uploaded files will be accessible via the web interface.
Additionally, when new files are uploaded, you can trigger workflows automatically using the event trigger!