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Setup Guide

Connect SFTP to Clarity

4 steps About 4 minutes

You’ll create your secure SFTP connection, save the access details, and upload your census file so Clarity can begin syncing your data.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Have the census file prepared using the standard CSV template for your source system.
1

Start Your Secure Connection

Open the secure connection link provided by Clarity and select Allow and Continue.

Review the requested access and select Allow and Continue.
2

Save Your SFTP Details

Your secure connection page will display the information you’ll use to access the SFTP portal. Copy and securely save each item before continuing.

  • Username
  • Password
  • Host
  • Path
  • Port
Copy and save all SFTP details, then select Connect.
KEEP THESE DETAILS SECURE
They provide access to your SFTP portal and should not be shared through unsecured email or chat.
3

Sign In and Upload Your File

Once the connection is established, sign in to the SFTP portal using the credentials you saved. Then upload the appropriate CSV file.

Sign in to the SFTP portal with your saved username and password.
FILE NAMING MATTERS
Your Employee Census file name must begin with Employee_Census. Example: Employee_Census_xyz.csv
4

Save the File and Start Syncing

After you upload the file, save it when prompted. Clarity will use the latest uploaded file for your data sync.

Upload the CSV file to the portal and save it when prompted.
RIPPLING ONLY
If you are also uploading an additional benefits file, the file name must begin with Additional_Benefit. Example: Additional_Benefit_xyz.csv
You’re Set!
Once the file is saved, it will be securely uploaded and integrated with Clarity.

Important

  • Column names must exactly match the standard CSV template for your source system.
  • A mismatch in column names or file structure may prevent the data from syncing correctly.
  • The latest uploaded file is the file Clarity will use for the next sync.

Supported standard SFTP templates

bswift, Ease, Employee Navigator, isolved, Paychex Flock, Paylocity, PlanSource, Rippling, and Sage HR.