sFTP stands for secure File Transfer Protocol. It is a method of automated data submission that requires an sFTP server to be configured and maintained by the user. Data files placed in appropriate locations on the sFTP server are automatically submitted to PMP Clearinghouse for processing.
| For additional information on file submission via sFTP, please refer to the How to Submit Data with sFTP help article. |
If a user would like to submit their dispensations utilizing SFTP they can check the box to Enable sFTP access. At this time, the user will be required to create a password, and select PDMPs for which they will be submitting data.
Data submitters who select to submit data to Clearinghouse via SFTP must configure individual sub-folders for the state PMP systems for which they will be submitting data to.
| Sub-folders should use a state abbreviation in their naming convention (e.g., KS, MS, NV, etc.). The sub-folder must be located in the home/dir directory, which is the first page displayed once the account has been authenticated. Data files that are not submitted to sub-folders will be required to have a manual state PMP assignment made on the File Listings screen. |
Upon SFTP account creation, users will receive an email with their User ID to use for SFTP file submissions. However, for security reasons, this email won't provide the password that was entered upon SFTP account creation.
| More information on SFTP account registration and file submission can be found in the applicable PDMP dispensation user guide. For assistance with locating and downloading PDMP dispenser guides, please refer to the Where Are Dispenser Guides Located? help article. |
If a user has an existing Clearinghouse account and they didn't enable SFTP during their Clearinghouse account registration, they should refer to the How to Create an SFTP Account After Registration for alternative options.