Getting Your SFTP Credentials – Modalius

SFTP credentials allow external systems to send files to your Modalius business unit automatically. Each business unit has its own unique credentials.

Finding Your Credentials

Navigate to Organization > Business Units
Select the business unit you need credentials for
Find the SFTP Credentials section

Credential Information

You'll see the following information:

Field	Description
Server Address	The SFTP server hostname to connect to
Port	The connection port (usually 22)
Username	Your business unit's SFTP username
Password	Your business unit's SFTP password (use View Secret to reveal)
Private Key	SSH private key for key-based authentication

Viewing the Password (View Secret)

For security, the SFTP password is hidden by default. To view it:

Click the Reveal button next to the Secret field
The password will be displayed in plain text
Use the copy button to copy it to your clipboard

Tip: Viewing the secret is recorded in the credential's activity log for auditing purposes.

Credential Status

Each credential displays a status indicator:

Active - The credential is currently assigned to one or more connections and is in use
Inactive - The credential is not currently attached to any active connection

Additionally, credentials may show expiry warnings if they have an expiration date set, including Expiring Soon (within 14 days) and Expired states.

Using These Credentials

Provide these credentials to:

External systems that need to send you files
Partners who will push files to your business unit
Your IT team for automated integrations

Security Note: Keep your password confidential. Only share credentials with authorized parties. Regenerate credentials if they may have been compromised.

Testing the Connection

Use an SFTP client (like FileZilla or WinSCP) to test:

Enter the server address and port
Enter your username and password (or use the private key)
Connect and verify you can access your directory

Permission Required

You need the View SFTP Credentials permission to view credentials. Contact your administrator if you can't see this section.