Configuring SFTP Credentials for Integration in NetSuite

Configuring SFTP credentials is crucial for secure integration with NetSuite. This article outlines how to properly set up SFTP authentication, ensuring that your API communications remain streamlined and secure.

Key Considerations Before Configuration

• Provide a valid passphrase, password, and private key.
• Ensure your private key does not have leading or trailing spaces.
• Specify the SuiteApp ID as com.netsuite.nsconnectorsse.
• Enter required scripts or domains in their respective fields.

Steps to Configure SFTP Credentials

Using Public Key Authentication

1. Navigate to the SFTP subtab and select Public Key from the drop-down in the Authentication Type field:
   • Private Key: Enter the NetSuite API secret key associated with the SFTP server. Example: custsecret_sftp_private_key_new.
   • SFTP Key Username: Provide your direct SFTP username.
   • Passphrase: Enter the NetSuite API Secret Key for the SFTP passphrase.

Using User Credentials Authentication

2. On the SFTP subtab, select User Credentials from the drop-down in the Authentication Type field:
   • Username: Input your direct username for accessing the SFTP server.
   • Password: Provide the NetSuite API secret key as the SFTP password. Example: custsecret_sftp_password.

Summary

Setting up SFTP credentials is essential for integrating external systems with NetSuite securely. Ensure correct configuration to maintain API authentication effectively.