Create a Connection¶
Before You Begin
You'll need the connection information for the S3 or host server where the files will be stored.
You must also create a partner before you can create a connection.
To create a connection:
- Click Connections in the left navigation pane. The Connections list view opens.
- Click + Create New in the upper right corner. The Connection Details view opens.
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Fill in the fields as needed. Required fields have an asterisk (*).
Field Definitions
- Connection Name *
- The name for the connection. Max length: 50 characters.
- Partner *
- The partner who owns the connection.
- Description *
- A description of the connection. Max length: 255 characters.
- Connection Type *
- The type of connection: S3 or SFTP.
- URL *
- The host address (SFTP) or bucket name (S3). Max length: 500 characters.
SFTP¶
- Username *
- Username for SFTP file transfer.
- Authentication Type *
- The type of authentication: password or key file.
- Password *
- The password for the Password authentication type.
- Key File *
- If Authentication Type is Key File, enables you to upload the private key file.
- Passphrase *
- If Authentication Type is Key File, the passphrase for the connection.
S3¶
- Access Key ID *
- The access key ID provided for the S3 bucket.
- Secret Access Key *
- The secret access key provided for the S3 bucket.
- Region *
- The AWS region where the S3 bucket is located.
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To test the connection, click Test in the upper right corner.
- Click Save in the upper right corner.
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