Sources & External Connections

The Sources module manages the secure communication gateways between Donutwork and your external infrastructure. It allows you to configure and store credentials for remote servers, enabling automated file transfers and data synchronization.

Supported Protocols

Donutwork supports the most common industry-standard protocols for secure file exchange:

• SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol): The most secure method, utilizing SSH for data transit.
• FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS): A secure version of FTP that encrypts both commands and payload.
• FTP: Supported for legacy system compatibility (not recommended for sensitive data).

Security & Advanced Settings

• SSL/TLS Encryption: Force encrypted connections to ensure credentials and files are never transmitted in plain text.
• Passive Mode: Essential for FTP/S connections to bypass firewall or NAT restrictions on the server side.
• Credential Masking: For security compliance, passwords are never displayed in the UI after the initial setup.

Technical Configuration

When creating a connection, you will need:

• Hostname & Port: The address of the remote server (e.g., sftp.partner.com).
• Authentication: Username and Password (securely stored and encrypted).
• Security Toggles: Enable SSL/TLS and Passive Mode depending on your server's requirements.