Secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) supports two methods for securely exchanging files with the Clearinghouse: FTP over SSH(SFTP) and Web Browser interface (HTTPS).
Web Browser Interface (HTTPS)
Web browsers use port 443 for establishing secure connections to the server.
- REQUIRED: Allow TCP Port-443 to FTPS.NSLC.ORG
> Also see Uploading Files via the Web Browser Interface
FTP over SSH Clients (SFTP)
A one-port SSH tunnel is established to support FTP over SSH clients. The use of a single SSH tunnel has an advantage over the multiple encrypted data streams used by FTP over SSL: fewer ports need to be opened on a firewall.
- REQUIRED: Allow TCP Port-22 to FTPS.NSLC.ORG
Secure FTP Settings
- Internet Domain – ftps.nslc.org
- Website Address – https://ftps.nslc.org/
- Mailbox (User) ID – Usually your OPE ID (colleges) or NCES (high schools) Number
- Home Folder – Same as your mailbox ID
- Receive Sub-Folder (if applicable) – /receive
- Password – Initially set by the Clearinghouse
- Password Administration – Can be set by you or the Clearinghouse