SFTP (Public preview)

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 to get started.

SFTP SOURCE PUBLIC PREVIEW (September 2024)
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.

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.