Description
The Upload FTP activity enables workflows to upload one or more files to a specified directory on a remote FTP server. This is typically used to move files to external systems, transfer reports, sync backups, or integrate with legacy services that rely on FTP-based ingestion.
It supports configurable file permissions and an optional upload strategy using temporary filenames to ensure atomic transfers (useful for large files or systems that read files during upload).
Use case:
Automatically upload daily report files generated by a workflow to an FTP server used by downstream clients or partners. To prevent partial reads, use the temporary filename option.
| Input Type | Format | Description |
|---|
| File(s) | Binary | File(s) received from previous activity. |
Output
| Output Type | Format | Description |
|---|
| File Info | Table | Metadata of uploaded files in the FTP server. |
Configuration Fields
| Field Name | Description | Required |
|---|
| Connection | FTP connection settings (host, port, credentials). Select an existing FTP connection. | Yes |
| Working Directory | The remote directory path on the FTP server where the files will be uploaded. | Yes |
| Permissions | File permission settings in CHMOD format (e.g., 644 or 755). | No |
| Upload With Temp Name | If enabled, the file is uploaded with a temporary name and then renamed after upload completes. | No |
Not Applicable
Sample Configuration
| Field Name | Value |
|---|
| Connection | ftp-prod-connection |
| Working Directory | /inbound/reports |
| Permissions | 644 |
| Upload With Temp Name | Enabled |
Sample Output
| Remote File Name | File Name | Size |
|---|
file1.txt | file1.txt | 2MB |
file2.csv | file2.csv | 3MB |
