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# Workato
Learn about Couchdrop's native Workato integration.
## Introduction to Workato with Couchdrop
Workato is a leading iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solution for SMB and enterprise customers. iPaaS platforms like Workato enable no-code integrations between internal systems - for example, connecting Salesforce with Zendesk.
Couchdrop is a Managed File Transfer (MFT) and SFTP platform designed to simplify secure B2B file transfers. It acts as a secure file transfer gateway for Workato, allowing Workato customers to receive files via SFTP, FTP, and other MFT protocols, and then pass them into Workato for internal processing.
## How Workato works with Couchdrop
Workato is configured in Couchdrop as an outbound connection. You link a Couchdrop folder to a Workato recipe via a webhook trigger. Any file uploaded into that folder is securely delivered to Workato, which then runs the recipe you have defined.
## Requirements
* **Admin access in Couchdrop**
* A Workato recipe with a **Webhook trigger**
* The following details from Workato:
* **Webhook URL** generated from the trigger
* **Authentication method** (if required for your webhook)
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Workato has a **file size limit of 5 MB** for webhook payloads
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## Configuration Steps
**Set Up the Recipe in Workato**
* Create a new recipe
* Select **Webhook** as the trigger
* Copy the **Webhook URL** generated for the recipe
* If authentication is enabled for the webhook, take note of the **username/password or token**
**Configure the Connection in Couchdrop**
* Add a new outbound connection
* Select **Workato** and provide:
* A name for the integration
* A folder name (creates a Couchdrop folder that sends files to Workato)
* The **Webhook URL** (and credentials if required) from Workato
* Save the configuration
Any files uploaded into the Couchdrop folder will now be sent automatically to your Workato recipe.
## Common Issues
Files larger than 5 MB will be rejected by Workato
Workato cannot process files that are larger than 5MB.
Invalid authentication method
Ensure the **authentication method** in Couchdrop matches the webhook configuration in Workato.
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