Alli SFTP vs Regular SFTP for alli audiences
SFTP is a protocol for transferring files. It is the most commonly used method and one of the few ways to ingest data into audiences. You will need to have an SFTP set up to import data into audiences.
We prefer that all new clients use alli SFTP - but if you are onboarding onto a client that is already using audiences - there is a simple way to figure out which type of SFTP they use.
Alli SFTP vs. Regular SFTP
Alli SFTP is built on top of the regular SFTP.
This means that there isn’t any change in functionality for how clients & team sending the data would interact with it but that it makes it easier for the engineers to develop new features.
Regular SFTP lets you send files to SFTP destinations if your client requires it. They will provide you with credentials for this, and you can set it up for activation. Keep in mind that this will be a different connection from the import.
These are the differences between a regular SFTP and Alli SFTP
Alli SFTP | Regular SFTP |
|---|---|
Needs creation of an Alli SFTP user | Needs creation of an SFTP connection |
Automatically imports files as soon as they are sent | Automatically imports files within 30 minutes of them being sent |
Easier to set up | Takes more time and steps to set up |
Cannot send information out of alli audiences | Can be used to send information out of alli audiences |