FTP/SFTP

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), on the other hand, enables secure file transfer capabilities between networked hosts.

To connect FTP/SFTP Server to JetBackup:

Step 1: Open JetBackup for WordPress on your WordPress Admin Dashboard and navigate to destinations

Step 2: Click “Create new destination” and select FTP/SFTP in the dropdown menu

Step 3: Enter FTP credentials:

• Name: Specify the name of your destination

• Chunk Size: Adjust the default read/write chunk size. Smaller chunks are ideal for small files or slow connections, while larger chunks work best for big files on fast, stable networks.

• Free Disk Limit (Only available on SFTP) - Checks if the destination disk space reach the specified limit before it performs the backup.

• Backup Directory: Specify the directory on the remote server where backups will be stored.

• Remote Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the FTP/SFTP server you wish to connect to for backup storage. Example: FTP.example.com or 192.0.2.1.

• Port: Specify the port number used to connect to the FTP/SFTP server. The default FTP port is 21, however, this may differ depending on your server’s custom configurations.

• Remote Username: Add the username to authenticate to the FTP server. The user must have the necessary permissions to modify the specified backup directory.

• Remote Password: Enter the password for the specified username. Ensure the password is kept secure to prevent unauthorized access to your backups.

• Secure SSL (Only on FTP): Enable SSL encryption to ensure a secure and encrypted FTP connection, protecting data during transfer.

• Ignore Self-Signed (Only on FTP): Select ‘Yes’ to ignore self-signed SSL certificates, allowing connections without verifying the certificate’s authenticity.

• Passive Mode (Only on FTP): Activate passive mode to enhance FTP transfer compatibility with firewalls and NAT configurations, ensuring smooth data transfer.

• Connection Timeout: Set the maximum time (in seconds) the system should wait for a connection to the FTP/SFTP server before timing out. Increase this value if you experience connection issues, especially over slow connections

• Connection Retries: Set the number of times the system should attempt to reconnect to the FTP/SFTP server if the initial connection fails. A higher number of retries can be useful in unstable network connections.

Step 3: Once you have all the requested fields filled, click the “Save” button and JetBackup will establish a connection to your FTP/SFTP server.

Your FTP/SFTP server is now connected to JetBackup!