STEP 1
Connect FTP and Kafka
Save credentials in WEXTL once. We store them encrypted and reuse the authorization across every workflow [3]. No coding or API skills required.
FTP and Kafka Integration
FTP is a WEXTL® built-in workflow node — it ships with the platform and drops straight into any Kafka workflow you build. Pick a Kafka trigger or action below, then add FTP to the canvas in one click. Full visual setup, 3 simple steps, no code and no extra credentials to configure.
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How to connect FTP to Kafka
Set up your FTP and Kafka integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected FTP and Kafka nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between FTP and Kafka. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between FTP and Kafka work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for FTP and Kafka that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
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- Delete FileDelete a file from the server.F
- Send a messageSend a message to a Kafka topic and wait for the cluster to confirm it.K
Explore alternative integrations
There are other apps [9] supported by WEXTL that can be paired with FTP and Kafka integrations. Pick any from the list below if the current combination isn't the one you need.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting FTP and Kafka.
Connect your FTP and Kafka accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when FTP's "Watch files / folders" fires, WEXTL can "Send a message" in Kafka. FTP has 1 trigger (including Watch files / folders); Kafka has 1 action (including Send a message). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. FTP-to-Kafka automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment FTP (or Kafka) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your FTP + Kafka automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the FTP and Kafka integration.
- FTP and Kafka integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our FTP and Kafka integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for FTP and Kafka — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
- FTP integration information
- Kafka integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library