How do I add an SFTP server to Storage Studio?

Q: How do I add an SFTP server to Storage Studio?

Open Cloud Accounts → Add Account → SFTP, give it a nickname, and fill in Server (the hostname or IP address only), Port (usually 22), Username, and how to Sign in with — a Password or a Private key. Click Save account, then Test connection. Optionally set a base path to start in a particular folder on the server; leave it blank to start at the server's default folder. SFTP is file transfer over SSH and is the safe choice for your own servers. See password vs key.

Short answer: Open Cloud Accounts, choose Add Account, then SFTP. Enter a nickname, the Server (hostname only), Port (usually 22), Username, and sign in with a password or a private key. Save, then click Test connection.

Open Cloud Accounts → Add Account → SFTP, give it a nickname, and fill in Server (the hostname or IP address only), Port (usually 22), Username, and how to Sign in with — a Password or a Private key. Click Save account, then Test connection.

Optionally set a base path to start in a particular folder on the server; leave it blank to start at the server's default folder. SFTP is file transfer over SSH and is the safe choice for your own servers. See password vs key.

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How do I add an SFTP server to Storage Studio?

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