Quick Reference Guide

Before you connect, you’ll need your FTP credentials. Don’t worry—it’s simple to grab them. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Host address (e.g., ftp.yourcompany.com)
• Port number (typically 21 for FTP, or 22 if using SFTP/SSH)
• Username and Password OR your SSH private key if you’re authenticating via SSH key.
• Your IT team or server admin can confirm these details if you’re unsure.

Alright, next—open up Mapline, and in the top-right corner, click your name. A menu will pop up, and you’ll want to select CONNECTORS from the list.

Once you’re in the connectors section, hit the blue + sign to ADD CONNECTORS. A window will appear where you can give your new connection a name. From the dropdown menu, select FTP.

Now, you’ll see two authentication options:

• Option 1: Username & Password Enter your host, port, username, and password, then hit OK.
• Option 2: SSH Key Authentication Upload your SSH private key file (PEM or PPK format) and provide your username. If your key has a passphrase, you’ll enter that here as well.

Once you’ve entered your details, Mapline will attempt a secure handshake with your FTP server. If everything checks out, you’ll see a confirmation message.

Don’t worry—your credentials are encrypted and stored securely. From here, you’re officially connected, and Mapline can begin pulling in files from your server for visualization and analysis. Simple as that!

Now that your FTP connection is live, here’s just a taste of what you can do:

• Automatically import CSVs or spreadsheets from your server into Mapline.
• Keep datasets updated in real time—no more manual re-uploads.
• Combine FTP data with sales, marketing, or operations layers for deeper insights.
• Create dashboards and reports that always reflect the most up-to-date files on your server.