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FTP
Qlik Sense

How to Visualize FTP Data in Qlik Sense

To visualize FTP data in Qlik Sense, connect your CSV files to Kondado and replicate information automatically to build interactive dashboards. Kondado serves as a bridge between your FTP server and Qlik Sense, enabling business users, marketing teams, and operations teams to analyze transfer files without advanced technical knowledge or complex setup. You set the update frequency according to your business needs: every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, hourly, or daily, keeping reports current automatically.

Kondado connects FTP to Qlik Sense via direct Via Kondado connection with no intermediate databases, enabling immediate visualization of CSV files with structured fields including row number, column number, and file basename for complete analysis.

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Connecting FTP to Qlik Sense through Kondado transforms static files into dynamic business visualizations. The CSV pipeline lets you analyze Orders, Campaigns, and Payments directly from your transfer files, identifying patterns in fields like row number and filename. Sales leaders monitor sales and inventory metrics on a configurable schedule, while marketing managers evaluate campaign performance, converting raw text file data into strategic insights for quick, confident decisions.

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FTP data available in Qlik Sense

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available pipeline
8
extractable fields

Available integrations

Integration Description
CSV Table includes fields such as row_number, column_number, and __file_basename, enabling analysis of data from files with varying columns.
CSV
Table includes fields such as row_number, column_number, and __file_basename, enabling analysis of data from files with varying columns.

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How to create FTP dashboards in Qlik Sense

Visualize your data automatically — no spreadsheet exports or custom scripts.

1
Connect FTP to Kondado

Access your Kondado account, select FTP as your data source, and enter server credentials to establish the initial connection.

2
Select Qlik Sense destination

Choose Qlik Sense as your visualization tool and configure automatic replication of your desired CSV files.

3
Build dashboards and set refresh

Create your reports in Qlik Sense and adjust the refresh frequency to keep data automatically updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers about visualizing FTP data in Qlik Sense automatically

How do I set up the FTP connection on Kondado?
Log into Kondado and select FTP as your data source. Enter your FTP server credentials, specify which CSV files you want to replicate, and set your preferred update schedule. The Via Kondado connection sends data directly to Qlik Sense without requiring intermediate databases.
What dashboards can I build with FTP data in Qlik Sense?
You can create sales control panels analyzing Orders files, track marketing metrics with Campaigns data, or monitor cash flow by visualizing Payments files. The pipeline enables interactive charts showing trends over time and comparisons between different periods.
How frequently does FTP data update in Qlik Sense?
The schedule is fully configurable based on your operations: updates every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, hourly, or daily. The system automatically replicates CSV files according to your defined schedule, keeping dashboards current with the latest information without manual intervention.
Which KPIs can I track by visualizing CSV files from FTP?
You can monitor transaction volumes, total sales values, processed Shipments quantities, and advertising Campaign performance. Structured fields like row number and file basename allow you to analyze temporal data evolution and identify seasonal business patterns.
Are there pre-built report templates for FTP in Qlik Sense?
We do not offer ready-made reports for this source, as each business has unique file structures. You can build custom dashboards in Qlik Sense tailored to your specific needs, using available fields in the CSV pipeline to create visualizations that make sense for your operation.
How do I share FTP dashboards with my team?
After publishing your dashboard in Qlik Sense, use the tool's native sharing functionality to distribute to data analysts, sales leaders, or operations teams. Data remains automatically updated for all users according to the schedule configured in Kondado.
Can I analyze files with different columns using the CSV pipeline?
Yes, the CSV pipeline includes fields like column number and row number that allow analyzing files with varying structures. This enables processing different layouts of Orders, Campaigns, or Payments within the same data flow, maintaining flexibility to handle distinct suppliers.

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