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# SFTP

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) works by using a secure shell data stream. It establishes a secure connection and then provides a higher level of protection for data while transferring it.

## SFTP Access

### Using account SSH key integration (preferred way)

Using this method you will not need to copy-paste your key for each environment. It will be linked to your ReadyMage account.

#### Add SSH Key to your account

Navigate to **Account -> Integrations**.

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Click **Add Key**.

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Enter your SSH Public Key and click **Save**.

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After saving, the SSH key will be partially visible in the integrations.

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#### Grant user access to SFTP

Navigate to **User Portal → Project → Selected Instance → Service Management → SFTP** tab. Click **Add User** and select User by email.

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### Using SSH key

Navigate to the **User Portal → Project → Selected Instance → Application Management → SFTP** tab. Click **Add SFTP Key**, fill in your SSH username, and add your SSH Public Key or leave it empty to get a **one-time** generated password.

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## Directory mapping

Following directories are available on the SFTP server and mapped to appropriate directories in Magento 2 root:

* `/import` -> `<magento2_root>/var/import`
* `/export` -> `<magento2_root>/var/export`
* `/media` -> `<magento2_root>/pub/media`

## Connect to SFTP server

Connection details are available in the SFTP tab in the Service Management section.

{% hint style="warning" %}
SFTP does not grant access to Magento 2 and ScandiPWA source files. Code changes and extension installation require [local setup](https://help.readymage.com/project-development/code-customization-and-local-setup).
{% endhint %}

### Connect using FileZilla

To connect to the SFTP server you can use a free cross-platform client like [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/).

1. Open FileZilla.
2. Go to Edit > Settings > Connection > SFTP
3. Add your private SSH key using Add key file button.
4. Enter Host, Username, and Port in Quickconnect fields.
5. Press Quickconnect.