Secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) supports two methods for securely exchanging files with the Clearinghouse:
> 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 |
| Web Site 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 |