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FTP - Connect

FTP - Connect

Establishes a connection to an FTP server that every other action of the group will use. It supports user and password authentication and offers advanced timeout and keep-alive options for unstable networks or servers with variable response times.


Options​

Host​

Enter the address of the FTP server, which can be a domain or an IP address.

Port​

Enter the connection port of the FTP server. The default port for FTP is 21.

User​

Enter the user name for authenticating on the server. This field is optional for servers that allow anonymous access.

Password​

Enter the password for accessing the server. This field is optional for servers that allow anonymous access.

Connection timeout​

Enter the maximum wait time, in milliseconds, for the connection to be established. This field is optional.

PASV timeout​

Enter the maximum wait time, in milliseconds, in passive transfer mode. This field is optional.

Keep alive​

Enter the interval, in milliseconds, for sending keep-alive packets, keeping the connection active during idle periods. This field is optional.

Returns​

This action has no direct returns. Its ID is used as a reference by the other FTP actions that need an active connection.

Rules and Conditions​

  • The Host and Port fields are required.
  • The authentication and timeout fields are optional.
  • This action must run before any other FTP action in the flow.
  • At the end of the flow, use FTP: Disconnect to release the resources.