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# Set Up a SFTP Unstructured Connection

Set up the SFTP Unstructured connection as the first step to importing your SFTP Unstructured content into Data 360. After you create the connection, create an [Unstructured Data Lake Object (UDLO)](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-a-sftp-unstructured-udlo.md) to complete the dataflow.

| User Permissions Needed |                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| To create a connection: | System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set |

**note:** It's your obligation to make sure that you have the rights to the data collected with this feature. Salesforce disclaims all liability with respect to such data collected.

Before you begin:

- Verify that you’ve [Created a Staging Area](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-prepare-your-sftp-unstructured-connection.md#create-a-staging-area) and saved your username and hostname.

1. In Data Cloud, click **Setup**, and select **Data Cloud Setup**.
2. Under **External Integrations**, select **Other Connectors**.
3. Click **New**.
4. Select **SFTP Unstructured** and enter a **Connection Name** and an **API Name** (Data 360 requires both).
5. In the **Staging Area** dropdown, select the staging area you created in [Prepare Your SFTP Unstructured Connection](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-prepare-your-sftp-unstructured-connection.md#create-a-staging-area).
6. Click **Test Connection**.
   - Data 360 verifies that the connection to the staging area is successful.
   - Follow the instructions on the screen if the connection fails.
7. After the connection test passes, **Save** your changes.

## Next Steps

[Create a SFTP Unstructured Data Lake Object](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-a-sftp-unstructured-udlo.md)

[SFTP Unstructured Connector Limitations](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-sftp-unstructured-connector-limitations.md)