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Connect to the SFTP Server

You can integrate your data with the Inspectorio Quality Risk Management (QRM) platform via File Transfer, using SFTP with a storage service account provided by Inspectorio. This page covers everything you need to connect. For the end-to-end onboarding steps, see File Transfer Integration.

What is SFTP?​

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol, transfers files over a Secure Shell (SSH) connection. The server authenticates the client, and both commands and data are encrypted, so passwords and other sensitive information are never sent in clear text over the network.

Connection details​

SettingValue
Host (Production)sftp.inspectorio.com
Host (Pre-Production)sftp.pre.inspectorio.com
Port22
ProtocolSFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
UsernameProvided by Inspectorio for your organization
CredentialA password provided by Inspectorio, or your private key (see below)

Test your connection and files against Pre-Production first, then switch to Production.

Authentication methods​

Inspectorio's SFTP server supports two authentication methods:

  • Password authentication: Inspectorio provides you with the username and password for your organization's account.

  • Public key authentication: You create a key pair (public key + private key) on your side, send the public key to Inspectorio, and keep the private key to authenticate. Never share your private key.

    For example, with OpenSSH:

    ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -f inspectorio_sftp
    # Send inspectorio_sftp.pub to Inspectorio; keep inspectorio_sftp private.

Choose an SFTP client​

You can use any SFTP client. The following tools have been used successfully by other organizations. This list is for reference only; Inspectorio has no relationship with these software companies and is not responsible for the quality or nature of their services.

Configure FileZilla​

  1. Download and install FileZilla.
  2. Select File → Site Manager... (or click the Site Manager icon).
  3. In the Site Manager window, click New Site and give it a name.
  4. In the General tab:
    1. Select SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol from the Protocol dropdown.
    2. Enter the host in the Host field: sftp.inspectorio.com (Production) or sftp.pre.inspectorio.com (Pre-Production).
    3. Enter 22 in the Port field.
    4. For password authentication: select Normal as the Logon Type, then enter the username and password provided by Inspectorio.
    5. For public key authentication: select Key file as the Logon Type, enter the username provided by Inspectorio, and select your private key in the Key file field.
  5. Click Connect.

FileZilla-Config

Configure Cyberduck​

  1. Download and install Cyberduck.
  2. Click Open Connection.
  3. Select SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) from the dropdown.
  4. Enter the host in the Server field: sftp.inspectorio.com (Production) or sftp.pre.inspectorio.com (Pre-Production).
  5. Enter 22 in the Port field.
  6. For password authentication: enter the username and password provided by Inspectorio in the Username and Password fields.
  7. For public key authentication: enter the username provided by Inspectorio and select your private key in the SSH Private Key field.
  8. Click Connect.

Cyberduck-Config

Next steps​

Once connected, upload a sample PO file to verify your setup.