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Upload files to folder

Function: Upload files to folder​

This action allows you to transfer a file from your application to a specific folder on an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server. It's useful for storing documents, images, or any other files in a remote location accessible via FTP.

Input​

  • File: The actual file you want to send. This could be a document, an image, or any other digital file that has been generated or selected within your application.
  • Folder: The specific destination folder on the FTP server where the file will be placed. This folder must already exist on the FTP server.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Upload files to folder" action in your applications:

Example 1: Archiving daily reports​

Imagine you have a workflow that generates a daily sales report as a PDF. You want to automatically save this report to a specific archive folder on your company's FTP server.

  • Inputs:
    • File: DailySales_2023-10-27.pdf (This file would be the output of a previous step in your workflow that generated the report.)
    • Folder: FTP/Reports/SalesArchive (This represents a pre-configured connection to your FTP server and a specific folder path.)
  • Result: The DailySales_2023-10-27.pdf file is successfully uploaded to the SalesArchive folder within the Reports directory on your FTP server.

Example 2: Storing customer invoices​

When a customer's order is completed, your application generates an invoice document. You need to store this invoice in a dedicated folder on your FTP server for record-keeping.

  • Inputs:
    • File: Invoice_CUST12345.docx (This is the generated invoice document for customer ID 12345.)
    • Folder: FTP/CustomerInvoices/Processed
  • Result: The Invoice_CUST12345.docx file is uploaded to the Processed folder under CustomerInvoices on the FTP server, ensuring it's securely stored.

Example 3: Backing up user profile pictures​

Your application allows users to upload profile pictures. To ensure data redundancy, you want to automatically back up these images to an FTP server.

  • Inputs:
    • File: user_profile_john_doe.jpg (This is the image file uploaded by the user "John Doe".)
    • Folder: FTP/Backups/ProfilePictures
  • Result: The user_profile_john_doe.jpg image is saved to the ProfilePictures backup folder on the FTP server, providing an off-site copy.