When to use this connector
Use this connector to create Flows that execute scripts in the remote host using SSH connection.
Create a Connection
Step 1. In the Connections window, click +, type in ssh.
Step 2. Select SSH.
Step 3. Enter Connection parameters.
Connection parameters
- SSH host: the hostname or IP address of the remote server. This parameter is required.
- SSH port: the optional port number. The default is 22.
- SSH user: the optional username. The default is anonymous.
- Password: the optional password.
- Private Key File: the private key file in the pem or ppk Format used for SSH authentication. Click Upload SSH key to manage SSH keys using GUI. You can also upload the Private Key File manually and use the token {app.data} as a part of the filename, for example, {app.data}/keys/secret.pem. This parameter is optional.
- SSH Passphrase: a passphrase (password) used together with a Private Key File. This parameter is optional.
- Other parameters: additional configuration options for the SSH connection. IMPORTANT: All additional options must be prefixed with ssh..