# How to connect via SFTP

Connecting to Couchdrop with a SFTP client is simple. To get started, you will need:

* A username and password *or*
* A username and key
* The hostname for your Couchdrop POP. This can be found by clicking **Connect** 
* A SFTP client or platform/software that supports SFTP. 

## General Connection Details

Couchdrop uses the default ports for SFTP and a unique hostname for your tenant. 

{% hint style="success" %}
Your hostname will look like \<my domain>**.couchdrop.io** and can be found under **Connect** in the Couchdrop web app.
{% endhint %}

| Option   | Recommended Value          | Description                                                                                                    |
| -------- | -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Hostname | \<yourdomain>.couchdrop.io | Couchdrop provides a domain name for each tenant. You can find this under **Connect** in the Couchdrop web app |
| Port     | 22                         | The standard port for SFTP and SCP                                                                             |

## Common Clients

Couchdrop SFTP has native support for all SFTP clients. SFTP is a mature protocol - if you are looking for a client to test or use - below are some great options that are well supported.

| Name      | URL                                                      |                                                                                                                     |
| --------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Filezilla | <https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client> | Filezilla is arguably the most known name in the SFTP space. They have well supported clients for Windows and Macs. |
| Cyberduck | <https://cyberduck.io/>                                  | Cyberduck are a more modern version of Filezilla - they have a very clean UI and simple to use client.              |