FTP sources in FileCopy
Source FTP should be chosen when you wish to download single or multiple files from an external FTP server.
| Server | The FTP Server to connect to |
| Port | The FTP port to connect to. By default, this is usually 21 or 22 if secure |
| Secure | When checked, FileCopy will use the SFTP protocol to connect to the FTP Server. |
| Passive | This setting is usually needed if you are sat behind a Firewall. If you get a connection error then try checking this. |
| Delete Files | When checked, any file downloaded from the FTP Server will be deleted. Enable with caution! |
| Username | The username of the FTP Server to login with. |
| Password | The password of the FTP user to login with |
| Folder | The FTP folder where the file / files you wish to download reside. For example: /httpdocs/www/temp/news bulletins |
| Single / Multiple Files | Select to download a single file or multiple files. |
| File / Select Files | With Single File selected, you will see a text box to enter the filename. With Multiple Files selected, you can click to add Multiple Files |
| Date Add | See Date Add |
If you are having trouble connecting to your FTP, test your details within FileZilla first to make sure the server is available, and the credentials are correct.