FTP can be a valuable way for Enterprise users to export their
Data Explorer reports. In this article, we will walk you through creating an FTP export, including selecting an FTP destination, scheduling data refreshes, and managing your exports to ensure seamless data transfer.
Select FTP from the left navigation pane under Exports, then click Create Export.
Click the blue plus sign to add a destination.
Select the type of FTP connection you want to use (FTP or SFTP). Then enter a name for your server, its hostname, your username and password.
Then click the Connect button. You will now be able to select the destination from the drop-down box. Choose a file format of CSV or JSON, and enter the Directory Path you want to use on your FTP server.
Choose whether you'd like to export a single report or group of reports from the Data Explorer.
Schedule your refresh period. You can choose monthly, daily, weekly, or hourly. Then select a time that works well for you. We suggest setting the time for an hour before the start of your workday.
Remember: Each scheduled export will overwrite data in the date range of the Data Explorer report.
- To accumulate data over time, choose a report date range with an end date of today or yesterday. When you are creating your report in Data Explorer, choose a Custom Start option under Date Range to accumulate data over time.
- Fixed time frame options like Last 7 days will export only the most recent 7 days of data with each refresh. Data from before that period will not be overwritten.
Manage Existing Exports
Click the icons under Actions to edit, pause/resume, or delete an existing export, run the export now, or view export logs.
FAQ
What is the source IP?
PMA exports are transmitted via Google Cloud which uses varying IP addresses. We do not know and cannot control the IP address from which the export originates.
You can choose to export in JSON or CSV format.