How does Kondado transfer files from FTP to Excel?

Kondado connects directly to your FTP server to access CSV files, then parses and structures the content into Excel-compatible formats. The platform replicates row-level data along with metadata fields on your configured schedule, delivering fresh spreadsheets without manual file handling.

What specific data fields are available when replicating FTP files to Excel?

The CSV pipeline includes eight fields such as row_number, column_number, and __file_basename alongside your actual data values. These metadata fields enable precise tracking of where each data point originated within your source files.

How often can I schedule FTP data updates in Excel?

Kondado offers flexible scheduling options ranging from every 5 minutes to daily intervals, allowing you to match replication frequency to your business needs. This ensures your Excel workbooks contain current information for time-sensitive analysis or periodic reporting.

Can I combine FTP data with other sources in the same Excel workbook?

Yes, you can replicate data from multiple sources into Excel and use the platform alongside destinations like Google Sheets or BigQuery . This enables consolidated reporting where FTP file data complements information from databases or marketing platforms.

What file formats does Kondado support for FTP to Excel replication?

Currently, Kondado provides a CSV pipeline that extracts data from comma-separated value files stored on your FTP server. This pipeline handles varying column structures and preserves data integrity during the replication process.

How is the data structured when CSV files arrive in Excel?

Each row from your CSV file becomes a row in Excel with additional metadata columns indicating the original row number, column position, and source filename. This structure maintains data lineage while enabling standard Excel functions like pivot tables and charts.

Can I send FTP data to destinations other than Excel?

Yes, Kondado enables you to replicate FTP data to multiple destinations including Power BI , Looker Studio , PostgreSQL , MySQL, Redshift, SQL Server, Amazon S3, and BigQuery simultaneously.

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Send FTP Data to Excel Automatically

Kondado provides a direct integration between your FTP server and Excel, enabling automated replication of CSV files without manual downloads or copy-paste workflows. Simply configure your FTP data source credentials, select the CSV pipeline containing your file data, and set your preferred update schedule. Your files transform into structured spreadsheets in Excel on a configurable schedule, whether you need updates every 5 minutes for operational monitoring or daily summaries for trend analysis.

Kondado replicates FTP CSV files to Excel automatically on a configurable schedule, extracting row-level data with metadata fields including row numbers, column positions, and source filenames for complete file analysis.

This pipeline eliminates manual file handling by delivering parsed CSV content directly into Excel workbooks, allowing immediate analysis using familiar formulas and pivot tables. Teams can collaborate on fresh data within their existing Microsoft 365 environment without switching between FTP clients and spreadsheets, streamlining reporting workflows.

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Available Pipelines for FTP to Excel

The CSV pipeline captures every row and column from your FTP files while preserving essential metadata through fields like row_number, column_number, and __file_basename. This structure enables you to analyze data from files with varying schemas directly in Excel, combining multiple CSV sources into unified workbooks for comprehensive reporting. Analysts can track file origins using the basename field while performing cross-tabulation and trend analysis on the extracted values using Excel’s native calculation features, creating custom dashboards that refresh automatically as new files arrive on your server. This automated workflow eliminates manual data entry and ensures your spreadsheets always reflect the latest file contents.

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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 send FTP data to Excel

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Connect Your FTP Data Source

Enter your FTP server credentials in Kondado to establish a direct connection to your file storage. The platform will access your CSV files and prepare them for replication to Excel or other destinations like BigQuery.

Configure Excel Destination

Set up Excel as your destination within Kondado, specifying how parsed CSV data should populate your workbooks. You can also send the same FTP data to Google Sheets or Power BI for alternative analysis workflows.

Select CSV Pipeline and Schedule

Choose the CSV pipeline from your FTP data source and configure your update frequency, selecting intervals from 5 minutes to daily. This determines how often fresh file data populates your Excel spreadsheets for ongoing analysis.

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