SFTP/SSH targets

The SFTP/SSH target in Buddy enables secure connections to a server using SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) or SSH (Secure Shell). This allows both file transfers and task execution on a remote server while ensuring the highest level of security.

Adding new target

To add new target, navigate to the Targets tab where you'll find all the globally defined connections.

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Click the New target button and select SFTP/SSH from the dropdown menu.

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Configuring SFTP/SSH target

After selecting the SFTP/SSH option, a configuration form will open with the following fields:

• Name - The target name generates a unique ID for identification, which can be manually edited to fit your workflow.
• Scope - Specifies which pipelines have access to the target.
• Proxy - You can add a proxy to the target to connect to the server through it or use it as a standard SFTP/SSH target.

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Authentication Credentials Source

The SFTP/SSH target offers various authentication methods, which you can select in the Authentication Credentials Source field:

• Inline password - Login using a username and password.
• Inline SSH key - Authentication using a manually entered SSH key.
• SSH key from Assets - Selecting a key from the Assets section in Buddy.

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• Address & port - Enter the server address in the format. You can use a domain name (e.g., sftp.example.com) or an IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1). If the server uses the default port, you can omit it.
• Enter the server login credentials. A password is required only for username-based authentication. You can also use variables, e.g., ${SFTP_USER} and ${SFTP_PASSWORD}.
• Private SSH Key i Passphrase - If using an SSH key, enter its content in the Private SSH Key field and, if required, the key's passphrase in the Passphrase field.

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• Target Path - Specify the target directory path on the server where operations will be performed. You can use variables, e.g., ${TARGET_PATH}.
• Tags - Assign tags to the target.

Proxy target

The SFTP/SSH target allows you to add a proxy, which can be used to connect to the server through an intermediary.

Click the + icon and select one of the options:

• New SFTP/SSH target - Creates proxy as a SFTP/SSH target.
• New inline proxy - Configures proxy directly in the current target.

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A proxy can be configured using the same authentication methods as SFTP/SSH targets. It is worth noting that a target configured as a PROXY is a fully functional SFTP/SSH target. This means you can use it not only as an intermediary but also as a standard target for actions such as SSH connections or file transfers directly to the proxy server.

After configuring and saving the proxy, it will be assigned to your SFTP/SSH target. As shown in the screenshot, the proxy is located in the "Proxy" section of the target form and can be edited or removed at any time.

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After filling in the required fields and testing the proxy, click Add this target to save the settings.