Syniti Knowledge Platform (SKP) allows you to connect to a server using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for the following usage types:
File Storage
Replication
Configuration Summary
The following table provides a high-level summary of the configurations you need to perform if you want to maintain a separate folder to integrate with the SKP.
S.No | Configuration Steps | Reference Materials |
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1 | Set up an SFTP server or identify your existing SFTP server
| * SSH/SFTP Security Best Practices |
2 | Create or identify SFTP user credentials
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3 | Configure SFTP server access permissions
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4 | Create a system datastore connection in the SKP using the SharePoint Online connection properties listed below |
Connection Properties
You can choose one of the following authentication type:
PrivateKey
Password
Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
Host required | The SFTP server hostname or IP address (e.g., sftp.example.com) |
Port required | The SFTP server port number (default is 22) |
Username required | The username to authenticate with the SFTP server |
Authentication Type required | The authentication method. Password uses a username/password pair. PrivateKey uses a PEM-encoded private key file. |
Password required for Password authentication type | The password associated with the username for password-based authentication. |
Private Key required for PrivateKey authentication type | The SSH private key used for key-based authentication. Paste the full contents of the key file. |
Private Key Passphrase (optional for PrivateKey authentication type) | The passphrase protecting the SSH private key, if applicable. Leave blank if the key is not password protected. |
Host Fingerprint | The server’s host key fingerprint to verify on connection. If left blank, any host key is accepted. |
Root Path | The optional root path on the server (e.g., |
Extended Properties | Use the + Add Property button to add any additional connection properties. |