# FTP Remote

> Sync files with FTP server

URL: https://store.crowdin.com/ftp_integration_app
Category: Development, File Management & Storage
Type: App
Author: Crowdin

Translate your FTP Remote content with ease. Setup integration once, define your localization workflow and spend less time managing translations.

> File transfer protocol allows individuals and businesses to share files with others without having to be in the same space. This can be done using own FTP server or through the cloud FTP services. 

## Features at a glance


 - Quick translation of your files stored at FTP Remote.
 - Manual content synchronization before and after translation.
 - Auto-sync of source content and translations.
 - WYSIWYG file preview for translators.
 - Quick sync and translation of even minor content updates, like a new sentence or a changed word.

## Setting up the FTP Remote connector


After installing the application, you will find it in your project *Integrations* section.


Follow the instructions on the screen to connect your FTP Remote account.

![](https://developers.app.crowdin.net/api/media/file/8e259614-e8d2-4210-ab50-aa9f2651df24.png "FTP Remote configuration.")


## Manual synchronization


To import content for translation from FTP Remote, follow these steps:


 1. Open the FTP Remote integration.
 2. In the FTP Remote section (right panel), select the files that should be translated.
 3. Click Sync.


To export translations to FTP Remote, follow these steps:


 1. Open the FTP Remote integration.
 2. In the left section, select the files that will be synced to FTP Remote.
 3. Click Sync to FTP Remote.

![](https://developers.app.crowdin.net/api/media/file/a1117410-ef19-47cf-ae87-ccd2e22ea42a.png "FTP Remote translation synchronization.")


## Auto content synchronization


To automatically import content for translation from FTP Remote choose files and click Scheduled sync in the right panel in the FTP Remote integration. The file you chose will be pushed once at a scheduled time (by default, it is done once a day). The same button is used to export translated files from Crowdin to FTP Remote (in the left panel). You may disable this by clicking Disable Sync.