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# Connect SFTP

> Create or maintain an SFTP connection record.

An SFTP connection is a one-time record — set it up once and every run or automation that needs files from that server can use it without re-entering credentials.

## Before you start

Confirm these values outside the docs site:

* Host and port
* Username
* Authentication method
* Root or working directory
* Expected input and output folders

## Create the connection

1. From **Ask Darpan**, open **Open SFTP Servers**.
2. Start the create workflow from the SFTP surface.
3. Enter the connection name and server details.
4. Save the record.

## Edit an existing connection

1. Open **Ask Darpan**.
2. Search for the SFTP description, host, or username.
3. Select the **Edit SFTP: ...** result.
4. Update the record and save it.

## Validation

After saving, run a small workflow that verifies the server path and credentials. If validation fails, check path, authentication method, and network access.

<Warning>
  Private keys, passwords, and customer hostnames belong in secure configuration, not public docs.
</Warning>

## Expected result

The connection appears in **Open SFTP Servers** and can be selected by any reconciliation run or automation that reads from or writes to that server.

## Next step

Use the connection in [Set up a reconciliation run](/guides/setup-reconciliation-run) or [Set up an automation](/guides/setup-automation).