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  10. Option 7: Set up File FTP as data destination for Meta Lead Ads

Option 7: Set up File FTP as data destination for Meta Lead Ads

Video Walkthrough

Description  

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) destination in Datahash allows you to automatically send Meta Lead Ads data to a secure FTP/SFTP/FTPS server. This is useful for organizations that store or process lead data on internal servers or data warehouses.

Prerequisites  

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • FTP server address (hostname)
  • FTP server port (default 22 for SFTP)
  • FTP server username
  • FTP server password
  • Relative path to the destination folder on the FTP server

Setup Instructions  

  1. Login to Datahash
  2. Select FTP as Destination
    • Navigate to Files category under Destinations (right section)
    • Click on the File FTP connector tile

3. Select Source

  • Choose Meta Lead Ads as the source type
  • Select the connection name from your existing Meta Lead Ads Source

Provide a name for this connection


4.Configure File Transfer

  • Choose Transfer Mode: SFTP, FTP, or FTPS
  • Select Export Frequency: Realtime, 1 hour, 3 hours, or 1 day
  • Click Next

5. Provide FTP Credentials

  • Hostname: Your FTP server address
  • Port: Enter port (default 22 for SFTP)
  • Username: Account with read/write access
  • Password: Password for the above username
  • Relative Path: Folder path where the file should be stored

6. Folder & File Structure

  • Datahash will create:
  • A Datahash folder inside your specified path (or root if no path given)
  • A subfolder named after your lead ads connection
  • New files will be created for each export with a timestamp in the filename
  1. Verify & Finish
    • Click Next
    • Once the connection is verified, click Finish
  • The connection will now appear in your dashboard

Managing Instances  

Add a New Instance  

  • From Manage Connections, click Edit icon
  • Repeat the setup process
  • Click Finish
  • The new instance will appear in the Manage Existing Connections table

Edit an Existing Instance  

  • Click the connection name in the Manage Existing Connections table
  • Click the Edit icon (top right corner)
  • Update credentials, path, or frequency
  • Click Next → Finish
     (If Cancel is clicked, existing configuration remains active)

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