How to define a file transfer connection string
DropStream uses a URI connection string to define how to exchange files with a remote server.
Connection String Format
Format: protocol://username:password@host:port
For example: sftp://joe:password123@ftp.example.com:22
Supported protocols
DropStream File Exchange supports the following file transfer protocols:
- FTP (least secure)
- FTPS (more secure)
- SFTP (SSH + FTP) (most secure)
URL-encode usernames and passwords
Note: The username and password must be URL encoded.
Encoding tools such as URL-Encode-Decode.com can assist in encoding only the username and password portion of the connection.
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