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FTP – Connection & Settings

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FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a network protocol used to transfer computer files between a client and a server on a computer network.

FTP in Wiresk act like a FTP client. It enables automatic file transfers, simplifying processes, and facilitating smooth data sharing among various systems.

In Wiresk you can :

  • Get File from Folder
  • Retrieve Multiple Files from a Folder
To use FTP Triggers in Wiresk, you need a FTP server or Hosting.

A connection to your FTP account is needed so we can sync it with our platform.

There are two ways to connect your app to Wiresk:

▪️ In “My apps” section, where you can manage your connections (select or create your group first to get access to this section, refer to the Group system ).

▪️ While building your Flow, you can easily establish a connection to your app directly within the Flow builder. This can be done during the setup of either a Trigger or a Method.

This guide explains how to set up a connection in “My apps” section, which is essentially the same process as creating one on-the-go.

  • On your Wiresk’s Dashboard, select your Group.
  • On the left panel, go to “My apps” and select Screenshot 2025 04 08 at 9.58.41 in the morning FTP - Connection & Settings
  • Search the app name in the search field or select it in the apps list.
Animated image GIF, showing the step of how to create an app connection. First, select the group then select the + create button.
  • In the prompted screen, give a name to your connection, e.g., “FTP Connection”.
  • Enter your FTP server or FTP hosting Credentials :
    • Server URL
    • Port
    • Username
    • Password
    • Protocol: select FTP or SFTP
  • Select “Create App” Button.
Screenshot of Wiresk "My apps" section. On the right panel, it shows the FTP connection settings.

Voila! Your FTP app connection is ready. You can now use it to build your Flows.

Now that FTP is linked to Wiresk, you’re ready to start building Flows.

Simple steps to create a Flow ↓
  • Select your Group, then on the Flow management screen click on “Create Flow”.
Animated image GIF, shows where to click to create a Flow in Wiresk. first select a group then click on create Flow.

Select the Trigger

Flows can be executed by multiple Triggers, depending on the desired workflow. For example, you could use scheduled Triggers with different recurrence rules alongside a Webhook Trigger for immediate, event-driven runs of the Flow. If you choose to “Run Once“, the Flow will execute using only one Trigger and its sample data.
  • On the new screen, name the Flow that you want to create.
  • Add your Triggers by clicking on the Wiresk 2025 05 02 at 15.00.40 FTP - Connection & Settings next to “All Triggers”.
  • On the Trigger selection screen, search your app or select it from the list below the screen.
Screenshot of Wiresk Trigger setting screen. Red arrows shows that you can wether search your app in the search or or select it in the list below.
  • Select your preferred Trigger on the next screen and customize its settings. For FTP Triggers, refer to the Trigger settings below.

As mentioned in “How to connect your app to Wiresk” above, during your Trigger settings, you can create a new connection to your apps at this stage.

Check here for a detailed Tutorial step-by-step on how to create a Flow.

Add a Method to your Flow

The Method will perform a specific task on a particular app or service you’ve connected to Wiresk like get info or send emails.

Note that, there are no Methods available for the FTP app yet.
You can add at least 1 or multiple Methods for complex Flows (a maximum of 255 Methods).
  • On the Flow builder screen, click on the plus button (+) next to the Trigger icon.
Screenshot of Wiresk Flow Builder, showing Trigger icon and an arrow pointing to a plus button. This button is use to add Methods in Wiresk.
  • Search or scroll down to select your apps Methods, then configure it settings.
Screenshot of Wiresk flow builder. This screen shows the Methods selection panel. Search the app or select it in the list below the search.

Add Wiresk Tools to your Flow

If you want to build a complex Flow, Wiresk offers a selection of tools at your disposal. Refer to Wiresk’s Tools

To add Tools in your Flow, Follow the same step as adding the Methods.

  • On the Flow builder screen, click on the plus button (+) then just click on the “Tool” tab and select the Tool that you want to add.
You can refer to “How to Create a Flow” tutorial for more detailed instructions, including step-by-step guidance on mapping and configuration.

What will start your automation…

Run Once Tab: This tab allows you to schedule a Flow to execute a single time at a specific date and time. This is ideal for one-time operations such as data syncs, cleanups, or initial configuration steps. After execution, the schedule will be automatically cleared unless rescheduled manually.

Run Tab: This tab is used to set up repeating schedules:

  • Repeat feature: This dropdown determines how long the automation will continue repeating based on the selected frequency (Minutely or Hourly). You can choose from:
    • Repeat Forever
      • The automation will continue to run indefinitely at the defined interval (e.g. every 15 minutes).
      • No end condition is specified.
    • Repeat for (x) Times
      • You set a specific number of repetitions.
      • Requires the field Number (x) of Repeat Times to be filled (e.g. 10 times).
    • Repeat Between Start & End Dates
      • The automation will run only within a defined date range.
      • Additional fields will appear to select start and end dates.
      • Useful for limited-time schedules like campaigns or batch jobs.
  • Daily at Multiple Times: Sets the Flow to run several times per day based on a minutely or hourly interval.
  • Daily: This allows a Flow to run x times per day at a specific time.
  • Weekly: This allows you to run a Flow weekly by selecting the days and time.
  • Monthly: This will monitor your Trigger every month on a defined date and hour.
  • Yearly: This will monitor your Trigger on a specific date and hour every year.
  • Specific dates: This will start your Trigger on specific dates and time.

For more details, see Wiresk Scheduler – The Fundamentals.

After you’ve configured your Trigger parameters, select the “Use” button to fetch a live sample of data from the Trigger.

What it does:

  • Extracts real data based on your Trigger setup
  • Validates your parameters by showing if they match existing records
  • Prepares data for field mapping – the sample helps you map your Trigger output to your Method parameters in the Flow. Refer to FIELD MAPPING documentation.

Think of it as a preview step: it makes sure your Trigger is working and gives you real data to work with when setting up the rest of your flow.

FTP FTP - Connection & Settings

These Triggers will start your Flow automatically at a specific time or intervals instead of being triggered real-time event (Webhooks).

Fetch multiple files from a folder and generate processes from them.

Fetch an individual file from a folder and process jobs from it.

Once your Flow is configured, you can test or automate it using the Run panel or by managing Triggers from the Flow Management screen.

  • Run Flow: Manually runs the Flow once using sample data. Ideal for testing logic and field mapping. See How to Run a Flow.
  • Run Scheduler: Force-runs the Trigger immediately using live input. This bypasses the recurrence rule and is useful for verifying real data mapping. Learn more in Wiresk Scheduler – The Fundamentals.

From the Trigger management panel (clock icon), you can:

  • Activate or deactivate Triggers
  • Force-run the scheduler
  • Copy Routing Keys (for HTTP Triggers)

If your Flow uses a Webhook Trigger, it runs automatically on each incoming webhook—no scheduler required. It remains active until you manually deactivate it.