FTP/SFTP
Connect your FTP or SFTP server to Klipfolio and build dashboards that update automatically whenever your files change. Track the metrics that matter most without manual exports.
Tracking the metrics that live inside FTP and SFTP files shouldn't mean manual exports and stale spreadsheets. Connect your FTP or SFTP server to Klipfolio and your data updates automatically, so your dashboards always reflect the latest numbers.
How to connect FTP/SFTP to Klipfolio
Klipfolio supports FTP and SFTP as a direct data source. Once connected, any file update on your server flows through to your Klips automatically.
Supported file formats: XML, RSS, CSV, Excel, and JSON
- Click + beside Data Sources in the left navigation sidebar. If you don't see this option, go to Account Name > Data Sources > Create a New Data Source at the bottom of the sidebar.
- On the Where is your data? page, select FTP & SFTP.
- Enter your Host, Port (default: 21), Username, Password, and Start Path.
- Select the correct Protocol from the dropdown. Enable passive mode if your server requires it, then click Connect.
- In the Pick a file window, select your file and click Get File. Verify the content, name your data source, set the Auto-Refresh rate, and click Save.
Your data source is now live in your data source library and ready to power custom Klips.
View the step-by-step setup guide
Top reasons to use Klipfolio for FTP/SFTP dashboards
Automatic refresh, no manual exports. When your file updates on the server, Klipfolio pulls the new data and refreshes every connected Klip, keeping your team current without extra effort.
Works with the file formats you already use. CSV, Excel, XML, JSON, and RSS files connect directly, so you don't need to restructure your data before building dashboards.
Centralized visibility across your team. Share dashboards with granular role-based access control, TV mode, public links, or scheduled PDF reports, so the right people always see the right numbers.
Custom Klips built to your reporting needs. Use Excel-like formulas and flexible layouts to model your FTP data exactly the way your business tracks performance.
From file server to live dashboard
| What you do with FTP/SFTP files | What Klipfolio adds |
|---|---|
| Manually download and open files to check data | Dashboards that refresh automatically as files update |
| Build reports in spreadsheets from exported data | Real-time Klips that calculate and visualize for you |
| Share files via email or shared drives | Centralized dashboards distributed across your team |
Stop pulling files manually. Start tracking your metrics in real time.
