FTP

This activity helps the user connect to the specified FTP server using username and password credentials. It serves as a scope activity to upload and download files, create and remove directories, and check if a directory or file exists within the SFTP server.

Once entered, these values apply to all associated activities, eliminating the need for separate authentication steps with each FTP activity. This approach enhances efficiency and ensures consistency by avoiding repetitive access procedures for each service.

Properties

INPUT

Password: * This parameter is used to enter the ‘Password’ for the provided server, allowing access and authentication to the specified FTP server.

This parameter accepts values in “String” datatype. You can either hardcode the values in “String” format or provide the value in String” datatype. 

Port: This parameter indicates to provide the network port number that is used to establish a connection between the system and FTP server.  

This parameter accepts values in “String” datatype. You can either hardcode the values in “String” format or provide the value in String” datatype.

When left blank, this parameter will not be considered during execution. It is not required when connecting FTP server. 

ServerName:* This parameter indicates to provide the “ServerName” of the FTP to execute the set of actions within it.  

This parameter accepts values in “String” datatype. You can either hardcode the values in “String” format or provide the value in String” datatype.

Type: This parameter helps you choose the ‘Server’ type from the provided server name. Select the option from the drop-down menu:

FTP: Enables you to perform a set of activities on an FTP server.

UserID:* This parameter is used to enter the User ID for the provided server, allowing access and authentication to the specified FTP server.

This parameter accepts values in “String” datatype. You can either hardcode the values in “String” format or provide the value in String” datatype.

MISC

DisplayName: Displays the name of the activity. The activity name can be customized, which aids in troubleshooting.

Version: It indicates the version of the feature being used.

OUTPUT

Result: It provides the ability to view the execution status of the activity. It returns values in “Boolean.”
True: Indicates that the activity has been executed successfully without any errors.
False: Indicates that the activity has been unsuccessful due to an unexpected error being thrown.

* Represents mandatory fields to execute the workflow