Deel now supports SFTP connection capabilities, enabling Payroll Connect clients to set up SFTP connections and exchange files seamlessly via our PRM portal. 

About SFTP

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a secure method for transferring files between systems over an encrypted SSH connection.

Clients can use SFTP to send and receive raw files via Deel’s secure file vault with no transformation for security purposes.

SFTP connections also allow clients to securely send back payslips to a client’s server without naming customization, and to securely send raw payment files to banks.

Before you begin

• Payroll Entity should be set up on the Deel platform before enabling the SFTP connection
• Have SFTP connection credentials and setup details available

How to set up your connection:

Step 1 - Login to your Payroll Management platform  

Click the settings icon and then the SFTP connections tab.

Step 2 - Add SFTP

Step 3 - Enter the connection setup details

Connection setup 

• • Entity : Select the entity from the drop down for which you want to setup the SFTP connection
  • Payroll Group: Select the relevant payroll group.

Connection details

• • • Host Name: <Enter the host name>
    • Port Number: 22 (by default)
    • Username: <Enter the username>

Authentication with SSH private key

• • Click there or drag file to upload: max dile size acceptable 10 MB, rows allowed: 1000
  • Passphrase (optional): <Enter the Passphrase for your SSH private key

Step 4 - Enter SFTP directory details

Select the relevant files which will be stored in the SFTP

• • Payroll Inputs
  • G2N reports
  • Payslips
  • Payroll Outputs

Then enter the directory paths for where each of the following paths will be stored. Please note that paths are case sensitive.

Step 5 - Run a connection test

Click run test to verify the SFTP connection and ensure that files can be accessed from your chosen directories

The connection status will display "SUCCESS" if each sub-step in the connection test indicates a successful setup.

If the connection test fails, the status will show "ERROR", with corresponding sub-step indicators highlighting the specific issue. This could be due to misconfigured server settings, permission denied, corrupted files, etc. You can click on any test step to review the specific details.

Step 6 - Add recipients for notifications

Add the recipients that you want to receive the notifications for errors or new files published to SFTP directories.

If the recipient is new, then add their name and email and click save.

If the recipient is already a Deel user, select them from the dropdown.

Step 7 - Finish

Click on "Finish" after reviewing all the SFTP connection steps are correct.

The SFTP connection can be disabled by clicking the three-dot action menu next to the entity, and then click Disconnect.