SSH#
The SSH node is useful for executing commands using the Secure Shell Protocol.
Credentials
You can find authentication information for this node here.
Operations#
Uploading files
To attach a file for upload, you will need to use an extra node such as the Read/Write Files from Disk node or the HTTP Request node to pass the file as a data property.
Execute Command#
Configure this operation with these parameters:
- Credential to connect with: Select an existing or create a new SSH credential to connect with.
- Command: Enter the command to execute on the remote device.
- Working Directory: Enter the directory where n8n should execute the command.
Download File#
- Credential to connect with: Select an existing or create a new SSH credential to connect with.
- Path: Enter the path for the file you want to download. This path must include the file name. The downloaded file will use this file name. To use a different name, use the File Name option. Refer to Download File options for more information.
- File Property: Enter the name of the object property that holds the binary data you want to download.
Download File options#
You can further configure this operation with the File Name option. Use this option to override the binary data file name to a name of your choice.
Upload File#
- Credential to connect with: Select an existing or create a new SSH credential to connect with.
- Input Binary Field: Enter the name of the input binary field that contains the file you want to upload.
- Target Directory: The directory to upload the file to. The name of the file is taken from the binary data file name. To enter a different name, use the File Name option. Refer to Upload File options for more information.
Upload File options#
You can further configure this operation with the File Name option. Use this option to override the binary data file name to a name of your choice.