How to Connect to FTP Server in n8n | Download Files Automatically with n8n FTP Node Tutorial
Learn how to connect to an FTP server using n8n and automate file downloads in this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for beginners looking to integrate FTP workflows into their automation processes.
🔧 What You'll Learn:
- How to set up FTP credentials in n8n
- Connecting to an FTP server using the n8n FTP node
- Listing files from your FTP directory
- Downloading files automatically from FTP
- Real-world FTP automation workflow example
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Setting up FTP credentials
2:15 - Configuring the FTP node
4:00 - Listing files from FTP server
5:30 - Downloading files automatically
7:00 - Testing the workflow
💡 Use Cases:
- Automate daily file downloads from FTP servers
- Integrate FTP data into your workflows
- Monitor and process files from client FTP servers
- Build automated backup solutions
🔗 Resources:
- n8n Documentation: https://docs.n8n.io
- FTP Node Docs: https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.ftp/
👨💻 About Me:
I create tutorials on workflow automation, n8n, and no-code solutions to help you save time and automate repetitive tasks.
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Chapters (6)
Introduction
0:30
Setting up FTP credentials
2:15
Configuring the FTP node
4:00
Listing files from FTP server
5:30
Downloading files automatically
7:00
Testing the workflow
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