# SFTP Server

### Introduction

Movebot supports connecting to an SFTP server as a source and destination. 

### Requirements

To connect to an SFTP server in Movebot you will need:

* The hostname and port of the SFTP server
* An SFTP username with password or private key

### Configuration Steps

1. When configuring the source or destination, select **SFTP** from the list of available connections and set the connection name
2. Provide the hostname and port for your SFTP server
3. Provide your username
4. Provide your password or private key (or both)
5. Select Save and Test Connection

### Supported Features

Movebot has comprehensive support for SFTP and is well-maintained. 

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="351"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Featur</strong>e</td><td><strong>Supported in Movebot</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Files and Folders</td><td>Fully Supported</td></tr><tr><td>Modification Retention</td><td>Fully Supported</td></tr></tbody></table>

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