External SFTP Server

Learn how to connect Couchdrop to an external SFTP server folder

Introduction

Couchdrop can be connected to an external SFTP (or FTPs) server folder in a few simple steps.

Requirements

To connect to an external SFTP server with Couchdrop you will need:

• The hostname or IP address for the external server

• The port number (normally 22)

• A username for the external server

• The password or private key for the server

• Access to the folder you want to connect

Configuration Steps

1. Log in to Couchdrop and add a new storage connection

2. Select SFTP Server from the list of available connections

3. Provide the configuration details as listed above

4. Click Test Connection

5. Choose a subfolder from the folder selector

6. Click Save Settings