--- title: Instructions for automating your file upload in a Linux environment description: Learn how to set up your SIS integration by following the steps below. --- [![uConnect](https://s41911.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/logo.svg)](https://www.gouconnect.com/) - [Knowledge Base](https://support.gouconnect.com/) - [Career Everywhere](https://www.gouconnect.com/career-everywhere/) - [Community](https://www.gouconnect.com/career-everywhere/community/access/) - [Submit a Ticket](https://share.hsforms.com/10AUHU9-DRi-Bw3fdB-SUYA8bok) - [Support Portal Login](https://support.gouconnect.com/_hcms/mem/login) ✕ ## Submit a Ticket Loading support form... [Skip to content](https://support.gouconnect.com/articles/4495586-instructions-for-automating-your-file-upload-in-a-linux-environment#main-content) Open main navigation Close main navigation What do you need help with today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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You can upload manually using the **AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)** or **FileZilla Pro**, or automate it with a **cron job (Linux/macOS)** or **Task Scheduler (Windows)**. **Tip:** Anything shown in **ALL\_CAPS** (like `YOUR_BUCKET_NAME`) is a placeholder — replace it with your real value. --- ### Prerequisites Before uploading, confirm you have: - **Bucket name:** `YOUR_BUCKET_NAME` (provided by uConnect) - **AWS Access Key ID** and **AWS Secret Access Key** (provided securely by uConnect) - **Region:** use **`us-east-1`** unless told otherwise - **Your file:** a **CSV** named **`student_feed.csv`** that meets **RFC 4180** standards: - Comma-separated values - One row per line - Fields containing commas or special characters enclosed in double quotes - A header row as the first line (e.g., student\_id,first\_name,last\_name,email,major) - UTF-8 encoding recommended Example: ``` student_id,first_name,last_name,email,major 12345,Alex,Morgan,alex.morgan@example.edu,Biology 67890,"Taylor, Jr.",Lee,taylor.lee@example.edu,Chemistry ``` --- ### Option A — Windows PowerShell (AWS CLI) ### Step 1: Install the AWS CLI 1. Open **PowerShell**. 2. Check if the AWS CLI is installed: ``` aws --version ``` If not, [download AWS CLI v2 for Windows](https://aws.amazon.com/cli/). ### Step 2: Configure your credentials ``` aws configure ``` Enter: - **AWS Access Key ID:** `YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_ID` - **AWS Secret Access Key:** `YOUR_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY` - **Default region name:** `us-east-1` - **Default output format:** press **Enter** to skip ### Step 3: Upload your file ``` aws s3 cp "C:\Data\student_feed.csv" "s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv" --region us-east-1 ``` **Success looks like:** PowerShell prints a line beginning with `upload:` and ends with your S3 path. Check the exit code: ``` $LASTEXITCODE # 0 means success ``` ### Step 4: Verify your upload ``` aws s3 ls "s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/" --region us-east-1 ``` ### Step 5 (Optional): Automate weekly uploads You can automate uploads with **Windows Task Scheduler**. 1. Open **Task Scheduler** (search for it in the Start menu). 2. Click **Create Basic Task** and follow the wizard. 3. Set the trigger to **Weekly** on your preferred day and time. 4. For the action, choose **Start a program** and enter: - **Program:** `C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe` - **Arguments:** `/c aws s3 cp "C:\Data\student_feed.csv" "s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv" --region us-east-1` 5. After the task runs, right-click it in Task Scheduler and check **Last Run Result** — a value of `0x0` indicates success. You can automate uploads with **Task Scheduler**. Set up a weekly task running the same command as above. Confirm a **0x0** result after it runs (indicating success). --- ### Option B — Linux or macOS Terminal (AWS CLI) ### Step 1: Install the AWS CLI - **Using pip (if Python 3 is installed):** ``` curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip" unzip awscliv2.zip sudo ./aws/install aws --version ``` - **Using the bundled installer (Linux x86\_64):** ``` ``` - **macOS via Homebrew:** ``` brew install awscli aws --version ``` ### Step 2: Configure your credentials ``` aws configure # AWS Access Key ID: YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_ID # AWS Secret Access Key: YOUR_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY # Default region name: us-east-1 # Default output format: (press Enter to skip) ``` ### Step 3: Upload your file ``` aws s3 cp /path/to/student_feed.csv s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv --region us-east-1 ``` Check for a successful transfer: ``` echo $? # 0 means success ``` ### Step 4: Verify your upload ``` aws s3 ls s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/ --region us-east-1 ``` --- ### Automating uploads (Linux/macOS) After confirming a successful manual upload, automate future uploads using **cron**. 1. Open your crontab: ``` crontab -e ``` 2. Add a schedule line. Example: upload every **Saturday at 8:05 AM**: ``` 5 8 * * Sat aws s3 cp /path/to/student_feed.csv s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv --region us-east-1 >> "$HOME/uconnect_upload.log" 2>&1 ``` This saves a log of each run at `~/uconnect_upload.log`. **Cron format reference:** ``` +---------------- minute (0 - 59) | +------------- hour (0 - 23) | | +---------- day of month (1 - 31) | | | +------- month (1 - 12) | | | | +---- day of week (0 - 6) (Sunday=0 or 7) | | | | | * * * * * command to be executed ``` You’re now fully automated! If you’d like, upload a test file and ask your uConnect contact to verify receipt. --- ### Option C — FileZilla Pro (Point-and-Click) ### Step 1: Install Download and install **FileZilla Pro** from [filezillapro.com](https://filezillapro.com/). Note: Amazon S3 support is only available in the *Pro* version — the free FileZilla Client does not support S3. ### Step 2: Connect to your S3 bucket 1. Open **File → Site Manager… → New Site**. 2. **Protocol:** Amazon S3 3. Enter your credentials: - Access Key ID: `YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_ID` - Secret Access Key: `YOUR_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY` - Region: `us-east-1` 4. Click **Connect** and approve any prompts. ### Step 3: Upload 1. Open your S3 bucket in the right pane. 2. Locate your local `student_feed.csv` on the left. 3. Drag it from left to right. 4. If asked, choose **Overwrite**. ### Step 4: Verify Press **F5** to refresh and confirm the file appears in your bucket with a current timestamp. --- ### Troubleshooting | Symptom | Likely cause | Fix | | --- | --- | --- | | `aws: command not found` | AWS CLI not installed or not on PATH | Reinstall AWS CLI v2 and restart terminal | | `InvalidAccessKeyId` / `SignatureDoesNotMatch` | Typo in keys or wrong region | Re-run `aws configure` and confirm values | | `AccessDenied` | Key lacks bucket permission | Confirm with uConnect | | `NoSuchBucket` | Bucket name mistyped | Double-check exact name with uConnect | | File uploads but doesn’t appear in platform | File not named `student_feed.csv` or CSV invalid | Rename and re-upload; check RFC 4180 format | --- ### Security Notes - Keep your AWS keys private — never email or share them. - Rotate credentials whenever staff changes or at least annually. - Always use the same filename (`student_feed.csv`) for consistency. --- ### Need Help? If you’re missing credentials, bucket details, or encounter errors: - Contact your **uConnect admin contact**, or - Submit a **support request** at [support.gouconnect.com](https://support.gouconnect.com/) including: - The command you ran or a screenshot, - The time of the attempt, and - Any error text. --- ### Quick Reference Cheat Sheet **Windows (PowerShell):** ``` aws configure aws s3 cp "C:\Data\student_feed.csv" "s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv" --region us-east-1 aws s3 ls "s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/" --region us-east-1 ``` **Linux/macOS (Terminal):** ``` aws configure aws s3 cp /path/to/student_feed.csv s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv --region us-east-1 aws s3 ls s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/ --region us-east-1 ``` **Automate with cron (Linux/macOS):** ``` 5 8 * * Sat aws s3 cp /path/to/student_feed.csv s3://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/student_feed.csv --region us-east-1 ``` **FileZilla Pro:** - Site Manager → Amazon S3 → enter keys → Connect → drag `student_feed.csv` into `YOUR_BUCKET_NAME`. ---   Now, you're all set! 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