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title: "SFTP (Public preview)"
slug: "sftp"
updated: 2025-06-05T08:02:00Z
published: 2025-06-05T08:02:00Z
canonical: "bobsled.com/sftp"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# SFTP (Public preview)

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**SFTP**, or *Secure File Transfer Protocol*, is a secure method of transferring files between a client and server over a network. Bobsled supports SFTP as a source location, allowing Providers to securely transfer data from SFTP servers into any of Bobsled’s supported destinations. Begin by configuring your SFTP server and providing Bobsled with access credentials. A Provider can set up an SFTP source by first creating a user for Bobsled to access and then configuring the SFTP server as a source location in Bobsled. Check the [setup guide](https://docs.bobsled.com/docs/setup-guide-sftp-source) to get started.

> [!NOTE]
> **SFTP SOURCE** **PUBLIC PREVIEW** This feature is in public preview and may not be suitable for all workloads and use-cases. .
> 
> **KNOWN LIMITATIONS:**
> 
> • **1GB size limit per file.** • **General SFTP limitations**. Ensure that throughput, file size limits, concurrency, and connection timeout parameters are optimized for the intended Bobsled workflow.

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## Bobsled’s User

Bobsled recommends creating a dedicated user for Bobsled with appropriate permissions for accessing the required directories and files.

## Permissions on Source

Ensure that the SFTP account provided to Bobsled has the necessary permissions to read files from the specified directory. The account should have:

- **Read Permissions**: The ability to list and download files from the remote directory.