Data Loader requires that the files you want to transfer are available on the Bronto
FTP server. This topic explains how to upload your files to the FTP server.
Before you begin
- You need a valid FTPS/SFTP client, or cURL.
Note: Ensure your host includes the secure
ftps:// for FTPS transfers, or sftp:// for SFTP
transfers. For security purposes, Bronto does not support the standard
ftp:// protocol.
- Have your FTP credentials ready.
To view the FTP user name for your Bronto account, go
to .
For security purposes, Bronto hides your FTP password.
Only
your site administrator can set or reset the FTP password for your Bronto account. If
you do not know your FTP password, or no password appears hidden, contact your Bronto
site administrator.
Procedure
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Open your FTP client.
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Use the your Data Loader credentials to connect to the Data Loader server.
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Transfer your files.
Note:
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For specific details about how to complete an FTP transfer, see the documentation
for your FTP client.
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Data Loader accepts only csv and txt files.
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Data Loader performs an anti-virus scan of each file.
In the scan process, Data Loader appends your file with
.processing. If the scan completes and your file does not contain
a virus, then Data Loader restores your original file name and the file loads.
If your file contains a virus, then Data Loader appends your file with
.failed and the file does not load to the FTP client. For a file
which fails to load, you can click on the file in your FTP client to see an error
message.
To transfer your files with cURL, use the following commands:
- Upload files:
curl -F "filename=@FILENAME" -F "username=USERNAME" -F "password=PASSWORD" https://ftp.bronto.com/upload
- List of files:
curl -F "username=USERNAME" -F "password=PASSWORD" https://ftp.bronto.com/list/uploads
- Delete files:
curl -F "username=USERNAME" -F "password=PASSWORD" https://ftp.bronto.com/delete/FILENAME
