PAD System

Now, Padsystem Cloud can set up a local SFTP server, allowing customers to securely save files to their own server. Work files are protected and cannot be easily taken away from their designated storage location.

What is SFTP server?

An SFTP server (SSH File Transfer Protocol server) is a server that enables secure file transfers, remote file access, and file management over the internet using the SSH protocol. It's a secure alternative to the traditional File Transfer Protocol (FTP), offering encryption for data transmission and authentication. SFTP servers are used to store, manage, and transfer files securely.

Setting local “SFTP” server steps:

1. Set up a local server

1.1 The user can self-install and pre-configure it on a Linux or commercial SFTP server, such as FileZilla.Setting up the web space page.

2. Set up on Cloud

2.1 Click the wheel icon on the left-hand side bar.

2.2 Click Preferences

2.3 Input server information into the” Storage Location” and then click “Save.”

2.3.1  Storage Engine : Select “sftp”

“Storage Engine” allows you to select where to save the files—either in the Cloud (pad)or on a local server(sftp).

2.3.2  Server Address: Local server I.P. address

2.3.3  Username: Server username

2.3.4  Password: Server Password

2.3.5  Path: The file's save location path on the server.

> If the files have been saved, this page will display the file-saving summary status.

3. Open and save files

3.1 If you open old Cloud files, it will open with a home page, and the Pad icon will be created on the desktop (PC)/Mac App “Launch Pad” folder automatically.

Desktop icon on PC

Pad icon inside Mac Launch Pad >Padshare

3.2 If you double-click the desk icon, the login page will open to enter the account login information. After logging in, the home page will be displayed

3.3 If you edit existing cloud files or create a new one, the file will be saved to the local server as soon as you click save.

4. Work files and location

4.1 The image in the lower right corner of the work file shows whether the storage location Is it in the cloud or on the local server

4.2 Find the location where the file is stored: Select the file and click the General Information icon to display the Storage Location.

5. Home page introduction

Click “Padsystem” home page, which will show you some functions to assist you in opening or managing local files conveniently.

5.1 Currently Landed

This shows “Share” you have currently landed into.

5.2 Folder - Side Menu The side menu shows the Shares you have access to with the license you are currently using.

Own Share Invited Shares