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FTP/SFTP

With FTP and SFTP support, you can automate the exchange of data between your Shopify store and external systems. Whether you’re exporting product data to a supplier or importing orders from another system, DataEase makes it easy.


🔄 What Can You Do with FTP/SFTP in DataEase?

You can:

  • Export data from your Shopify store to an FTP/SFTP server
  • Import data from an FTP/SFTP server into your store

This helps automate repetitive tasks and keeps your store synced with other platforms like ERPs, warehouses, or marketing tools.


⚙️ Manage Servers in the App

Go to the Servers page in the app to add and manage your FTP or SFTP servers.

You can add as many servers as you need.

When adding a server, you’ll need:

  • Server Name
  • Type: FTP or SFTP
  • Host Address and Port Number
  • Authentication Method:
    • Username + Password
    • Username + Private Key (for SFTP)

Once saved, the server can be used in import and export configurations.


📤 Exporting Data to FTP/SFTP

When setting up an export task, you can choose to send the exported file directly to one of your servers.

  • Just select the server from the list.
  • You can also specify a filename template, so each export uses a consistent naming format.

This is useful for scheduled exports where another system regularly picks up the file.


📥 Importing Data from FTP/SFTP

You can start an import by using a direct FTP/SFTP link. The link format looks like this: ftp://username:password@host/path/to/yourfile.xlsx

DataEase will automatically:

  • Access the file
  • Process the data
  • Create an import task

🔐 Your credentials are encrypted and never shared outside the app.


✅ Best Practices

  • Use descriptive filenames or folder structures to organize multiple exports/imports.
  • Schedule import/export tasks to run automatically.
  • Make sure the file format is supported: .csv, .tsv, or .xlsx.

With FTP and SFTP, DataEase gives you flexibility and control over your Shopify data—connecting your store to the tools and platforms you use every day.