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title: "Setting Up an SFTP Server"
source_url: https://docs.rapyd.net/en/setting-up-an-sftp-server.html
lang: en
---

# Setting Up an SFTP Server

A guide to set up SFTP in the Client Portal to receive reconciliation reports.

You can set up SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) to configure your reconciliation reports found under **Reports** in the [Client Portal](https://docs.rapyd.net/en/accessing-the-client-portal.md "Accessing the Client Portal").

1. Sign in as described in [Accessing the Client Portal](https://docs.rapyd.net/en/accessing-the-client-portal.md "Accessing the Client Portal") and tap **Reports**.
2. Follow the instructions to set up an SFTP server with Rapyd or your own client server.

## How to Set Up an SFTP Hosted Server

If you are using Rapyd to host the SFTP you will need to [whitelist](https://docs.rapyd.net/en/glossary.md#UUID-945d98cf-adae-e1cf-2606-c7fae8b4a7e1_whitelist "Whitelist") your public [IP Addresses](https://docs.rapyd.net/en/glossary.md#UUID-945d98cf-adae-e1cf-2606-c7fae8b4a7e1_ip_address "IP address") and upload your [Public Key](https://docs.rapyd.net/en/glossary.md#UUID-945d98cf-adae-e1cf-2606-c7fae8b4a7e1_public_key "Public key") file.

1. Navigate to **Reports** > **Reports & Billing**.
2. Select the **Setup SFTP** button in the upper right corner.

   The **Request SFTP Setup** dialogue box appears.

   ![648089a373ae0.png](image/img-ad6679f62032395ba18e0865ee9e704c.png)
3. Input your **IP Addresses to Whitelist** in the first field.
4. Upload your **Public Key** file (.ssh or .txt format).
5. Tap **Submit Request**.

   The **SFTP Request Received** dialogue box appears.

   Your submission will be reviewed and someone from  [support](http://support.rapyd.net/) will reach out to you soon with further details including the Rapyd Server Hostname URL.

## How to Set Up an SFTP Client Server

1. Navigate to **Reports** > **Reports & Billing**.
2. Select **Setup SFTP** button in the upper right corner.

   The **Request SFTP Setup** dialogue box appears.

   ![648089a5713f3.png](image/img-b53a22f634f388274549c1993ac8fe06.png)
3. Select the **Client** radio button.
4. Enter your website in **Host Address** .
5. Enter the **Port** number.
6. Enter your dedicated SFTP **Username** when connecting into their dedicated folder (e.g. merchant-sftp).
7. Check the box for **Password Required** .
8. Enter in your dedicated SFTP **Folder Path** (e.g. /merchant-sftp).
9. Tap **Submit Request**.

   The **SFTP Request Received** dialogue box appears.

   Your submission will be reviewed and someone from  [support](http://support.rapyd.net/) will reach out to you soon.