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.