SFTP Connection Validation is used to test SFTP connections and assist in troubleshooting connections that use password validation (Note: the tool cannot be used to validate certificate authentication). Slate runs through a series of tests that seek to validate whether you've provided the appropriate connection settings when you use the tool. 

SFTP Connection Validation

1. Select Database on the top navigation bar

2. Select SFTP Connection Validation.

3. Enter the connection settings associated with the SFTP account. You can also click Lookup Current IP Address if you don't know yours. 

4. Click Validate. If the connection settings contain any errors, a list of error messages appears.