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Connect (S)FTP as external library

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About: You can connect an SFTP & FTP library to your LTN Schedule system to use your cloud files in the playlist.

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Not sure how to start?

→ Learn to create and use folders in the library.

Hint: If you want to upload files directly to Schedule via SFTP, see: Upload media via SFTP

Connect SFTP as an external library

To connect a new SFTP library:

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  1. Select "Videos" in the library dropdown.
  2. Click on "More" in the library.
  3. Select "Manage libraries".

In the "Manage libraries" dialog:

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  1. Click "Add" in the top right corner of the dialog.
  2. Select "SFTP" from the dropdown.
  3. Click "Edit" on the new library.

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In the "Modify SFTP" dialog:

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  1. Library name: Enter the name of your SFTP library.
  2. Remote host: Enter the remote host address and Port.
  3. Remote path: The default path is the home directory of your server. You can specify a different path here.

Continue with authenticating your SFTP account.

 

Authenticate your SFTP library

To authenticate your SFTP library you have three options:

  1. Password
  2. Keypair with private key
  3. Keypair with generated key

 

To use a password for authentication enter your username (4) and password (5).

 

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To use your own keypair for authentication, enter your username (4) and private key (7) in PEM format. The public key (6) should be present on your Sftp server

 

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To use a Schedule-generated keypair for authentication, enter your username (4) and copy the public key (8). This public key needs to be imported to your SFTP server. The generated keys from the backend are an RSA 2048 key pair.

 

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Press "Modify" to save your changes.

Connect FTP as an external library

To connect a new FTP library:

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  1. Select "Videos" in the library dropdown.
  2. Click on "More" in the library.
  3. Select "Manage libraries".

In the "Manage libraries" dialog:

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  1. Click "Add" in the top right corner of the dialog.
  2. Select "FTP" from the dropdown.
  3. Click "Edit" on the new library.

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In the "Modify SFTP" dialog:

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  1. Library name: Enter the name of your FTP library.
  2. Remote host: Enter the remote host address and Port.
  3. Remote path: The default path is the home directory of your server. You can specify a different path here.
  4. TLS Encryption: If your server supports TLS, activate this to enable SSL encryption over your FTP communication (enable FTPS).

To authenticate your FTP library:

  1. Username: Enter your username
  2. Password: Enter your password

Press "Modify" to save your changes.

After you have connected your new (S)FTP library, switch to the library folder to access and use your cloud files.

Hint: If the status of your library stays "Initializing", it has not been authorized yet.

 

How to continue?

→ Learn how to connect other external libraries.

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