Manage External Locations
External Locations define reusable connection settings for securely transferring files to remote servers using SFTP or FTP(S) in Distribution. Each recipient of a distribution job receives their documents in a user-named folder, automatically created within a specified base directory.
After an external location is saved, it becomes available for use in distribution jobs. In the Job Properties window, selecting the action Export to External Location from the General tab makes it possible to choose that external location as the destination.
Review external locations
| External Location Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Description | The label used to identify the connection. |
| Type | The protocol used for the connection, FTP or SFTP. |
| Base Directory | The root directory files are transferred to. |
| Job Count | The number of distribution jobs currently using this external location. |