> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.skyone.cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.skyone.cloud/english/skyone-studio/modules/settings-and-operations/module-settings/connectivity-file.md).
# Connectivity: File
### Overview
**File connectivity** allows the integration of file-based systems and data. For this type of connectivity, Skyone Studio supports the use of **SFTP**, **FTP**, and **SMB** protocols.
This connectivity is useful for reading various file formats, transforming data, and handling errors.
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#### How to connect an account
After defining the type of connectivity, the next step is to choose the **type of authentication**, which in the case of File is **Protocol**. Only after these settings have been made will you be able to add a new account, as well as select, edit or remove one of the previously registered accounts.
Escolha um Tipo de Autenticação para liberar a opção de Conta Conectada
To add a connected account, click on "**Connected account"** and then "**Add connected account"**.
To continue with the configuration, click on the tab of the chosen **authentication type (Protocol)**:
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="SFTP" %}
When you choose the "**Add connected account"** option, the following modal will be displayed:
Fill in the details:
1. **Terminal** (optional): if you have a terminal set up, select it so that the connection is made through the corresponding "**Agent"**;
2. **Account name**: name of the registered account;
3. **Host**: IP of the database host;
4. **Port**: port number;
5. **User**;
6. **Password**;
7. **Key:** Only files in PEM format are allowed;
8. **Passphrase**.
After filling in the details, click on "**Create account**".
That's it! Your connected account has been created and can be used by other modules and flows, appearing among the options of accounts configured in both cases.
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="FTP" %}
When you choose the "**Add connected account"** option, the following modal will be displayed:
Fill in the details:
1. **Terminal (optional):** if you have a terminal set up, select it so that the connection is made through the corresponding "**Agent**";
2. **Account name:** name of the registered account;
3. **Host:** IP of the database host;
4. **Port:** port number;
5. **User;**
6. **Password;**
After filling in the details, click on "**Create account**".
That's it! Your connected account has been created and can be used by other modules and flows, appearing among the options of accounts configured in both cases.
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="SMB" %}
When you choose the "**Add connected account"** option, the following modal will be displayed:
Fill in the details:
1. **Terminal (optional):** if you have a terminal set up, select it so that the connection is made through the corresponding "**Agent**";
2. **Account name:** name of the registered account;
3. **Host:** IP of the database host;
4. **Port:** port number;
5. **Domain** (optional);
6. **Transport type** (optional): choose between Default, Net Bios Over TCP and Direct TCP Transport;
7. **User;**
8. **Password;**
After filling in the details, click on "**Create account**".
That's it! Your connected account has been created and can be used by other modules and flows, appearing among the options of accounts configured in both cases.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
Finally, click on "**Save changes"** to configure your module settings.
{% hint style="warning" %}
Important: after saving the changes, it will no longer be possible to change the Connectivity type and/or Authentication type (Database).
{% endhint %}
Next step: [Create operations for the module](/english/skyone-studio/modules/settings-and-operations/operations.md)
Read also: [Connected accounts management](/english/skyone-studio/modules/settings-and-operations/module-settings/connected-account-management.md)
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