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Importing locations automatically on a schedule in PitneyShip Enterprise, PitneyTrack Asset, PitneyTrack Inbound, PitneyAnalytics, and the Locker Management Module

You can import locations into the system automatically on a fixed schedule from an SFTP server.

Products affected: PitneyShip® Enterprise, PitneyTrack® Asset, PitneyTrack® Inbound, PitneyAnalytics®, Locker Management Module

Enterprise administrators can import shared locations into the system automatically on a fixed schedule from an SFTP server.

The features and options you see may vary depending upon your role and subscription. If you have any questions regarding your permissions, please contact your administrator.

  1. Select Settings > Divisions & Locations.
  2. Select Import > Automatic Import.
  3. Select Download a .csv template.
  4. Make sure that the format of your locations file matches the format of the template file.
    Important: The data columns must be in the same order as in the template.
  5. Select the Text Delimiter that is used in your file.
  6. Enter the File Path and SFTP Server URL.
  7. Select the Authentication Option you wish to use.
    • If you selected Password, enter the SFTP Username and Password.
    • If you selected SSH Keys (PEM Format), enter the Username, then select Choose File and upload your SSH Key file in PEM format.
  8. Select the Test Access button to test the connection.
  9. If you want to use PGP encryption when transferring your files (PitneyShip Enterprise only):
    1. Select Enable PGP Encryption.
    2. Check Enable PGP Encryption.
    3. Select Download PGP Encryption Key to download the key.
    4. Use the key to encrypt your file.
    5. Place your file on the SFTP server.
  10. Select Notifications.
  11. Enter the email address(es) you want to be notified if the import fails.
  12. Select Schedule.
  13. Select the Days and Time you wish the import to occur.
  14. Select Continue.
  15. In the Configure Automatic Import window, match your CSV file fields in the Your CSV Fields column with the PitneyShip Pro, PitneyTrack Inbound, PitneyAnalytics, and the Locker Management Module fields in the Location Fields column, then select Save Configuration.
  16. Select Import.

To view past automatic imports, go to the Automatic Import List tab and select History.

To view or change saved configurations, go to the Automatic Import List tab and select Configurations.

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UPDATED: April 14, 2025