--- 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 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 bundled installer:** ``` ``` - **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** (S3 support is only in the *Pro* version). ### 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 if staff changes. - 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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