Specifies the SSL/TLS negotiation mode used when connecting to the FTP server.

Possible Values

Data Type

string

Default Value

"AUTOMATIC"

Remarks

This property determines how the server negotiates SSL/TLS encryption with the FTP server.

The following modes are supported:

• AUTOMATIC: The server selects the most secure mode supported by the server.
• NONE: No encryption is used; the connection and authentication occur in plaintext.
• IMPLICIT: SSL/TLS negotiation starts immediately after the TCP connection is established.
• EXPLICIT: The server first connects in plaintext, then initiates SSL/TLS negotiation using a protocol command such as STARTTLS.

Use IMPLICIT or EXPLICIT to encrypt credentials and data in transit. Select NONE only when connecting to trusted networks or when the server does not support SSL/TLS.