STEP 1
Connect FTP and MySQL
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 MySQL Integration
Combine the built-in FTP node with MySQL on the WEXTL® visual workflow builder. Drop FTP anywhere in your MySQL automation to run its logic between steps — the two live side by side on the same canvas, so you build the whole flow visually without a single line of code.
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How to connect FTP to MySQL
Set up your FTP and MySQL integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected FTP and MySQL 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 MySQL. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between FTP and MySQL work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for FTP and MySQL 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.
FTP (built-in)MySQL (built-in)
FTP modules
- Delete FileDelete a file from the server.F
- Download FileDownload a file from the server for use in later steps.F
- List FilesList files and folders in a directory on the server.F
- Move / Rename FileMove or rename a file on the server.F
- Upload FileUpload content to a file on the server.F
- Watch files / foldersStart a workflow when a new or changed file appears in a folder on the server.F
MySQL modules
- Delete rowsDelete the rows that match your conditions.M
- Execute a queryRun your own SQL, with values passed as parameters.M
- Insert a rowAdd a row to a table and get its new id back.M
- Insert or update a rowAdd a row, or update it when a row with the same key already exists.M
- Select rowsRead rows from a table with simple conditions, a sort and a limit.M
- Update rowsChange the rows that match your conditions.M
- Watch rowsStart a workflow when new or changed rows appear in a table. Checks on your workflow schedule.M
Explore alternative integrations
There are other apps [9] supported by WEXTL that can be paired with FTP and MySQL 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 MySQL.
Connect your FTP and MySQL 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 "Delete rows" in MySQL. FTP has 1 trigger (including Watch files / folders); MySQL has 6 actions (including Delete rows, Execute a query, and Insert a row). 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-MySQL 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 MySQL) 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 + MySQL 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 MySQL integration.
- FTP and MySQL integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our FTP and MySQL integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for FTP and MySQL — 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
- MySQL integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library