Open a Secure FTP Access Account
| The National Student Clearinghouse supports secure FTP to safely and
securely collect, store, manage and distribute sensitive information between
your organization and the Clearinghouse. |
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Already have an
FTP account?
Log in here. |
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Key features of this system are:
- Web browser interface: Users can quickly, easily and securely send and
receive files
- All files received by the Clearinghouse are securely stored using FIPS
140-2 validated AES encryption, the US federal encryption standard
- Eliminates need for encryption, compression and sometimes complicated
FTP line commands
- For automated environments, no cost/low cost
secure FTP clients can exchange files over encrypted FTPS and SSH
connections.
The secure FTP server is configured as follows:
| Internet Domain |
ftps.nslc.org |
| Web Site Address |
https://ftps.nslc.org |
| User ID |
| — |
Colleges & Universities:
this is usually your OE number |
| — |
High School Districts:
this is usually your district NCES code |
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| Home Folder |
Same as your User ID |
Receive Sub-Folder
(if applicable) |
/receive |
| Password |
Initially set by Customer
Service, can be changed by user. |
To open an account, please submit the online
Secure
FTP Access Form. You must establish an account at least two days before
you expect to send your first file. We will contact your designated Secure
FTP contact with your password and answer any technical questions. (To learn
more about how to open an account, see our
Secure
FTP Instructions.)
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact
Clearinghouse Customer Service at
703-742-4200 or
secureftp@nslc.org.