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# SFTP Connector
Automatically import leads from a CSV file hosted on your SFTP server. Leadbay connects to the server, reads the file, and keeps your data in sync.
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The SFTP connector is only available to **admin** users. See [Team & Organization](/doc/product-guides/team-management.md) for role details.
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## When to Use SFTP
Use the SFTP connector when your CRM or internal system exports lead data as a CSV file to an SFTP server. Instead of downloading and re-uploading the file manually each time, Leadbay connects directly and syncs automatically.
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## Set Up a Connection
1. From the side menu, navigate to **Data Sources**
2. Click **Add new integration**
3. Select **SFTP** from the list
The SFTP connection form
Fill in the connection form:
| Field | Description |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Host** | SFTP server address (e.g. `sftp.yourcompany.com`) |
| **Port** | Server port (default: `22`) |
| **Username** | Your SFTP login |
| **Password** | Your SFTP password |
| **File Path** | Full path to the CSV file on the server (e.g. `/exports/leads.csv`) |
### Test Before Connecting
Click **Test connection** to verify that Leadbay can reach the server and find the file. A green checkmark confirms the connection is working.
Once the test passes, click **Connect** to create the connector. Leadbay immediately queues a first sync.
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## How Sync Works
* Leadbay checks the SFTP file periodically
* The file is only re-imported when its content changes (detected via checksum)
* Each sync parses the CSV and imports leads using your field and status mappings — the same mappings used for manual CSV imports
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Your CSV file must follow the same format as a regular Leadbay CSV import — at minimum a company name column. See [Data Sources](/doc/product-guides/data-sources.md) for column requirements and mapping details.
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## Editing or Removing a Connector
To update connection details, open the connector from your integrations list and modify the fields. To remove it, delete the connector from the same screen.
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