Get files action

The Get files action enables you to download files from a remote FTP/SFTP folder to a specific location on a client machine.

Note: When you use this action, it only downloads the files without removing them from the server.

Settings

  • In the Session name field, enter the session name for FTP/SFTP server.

    Use the same session name that you have provided when establishing a connection with the FTP/SFTP server using the Connect action.

  • Use the Remote files field to enter the filepath of the files on the remote FTP/SFTP server that you want to download.

    Specify filters using wildcard characters to download only specific types of files.

  • Use the Local folder field to enter the location of the client machine where you want to download the files from the FTP/SFTP server.
  • Use the Transfer Type to select one of the following formats of the download files:
    • Binary
    • ASCII
  • (Optional) Use the Select date drop-down menu to specify files based on the date they are modified or created.