Import from FTP

Overview:

You can import samples or files directly from your FTP server into the Basepair platform. This feature allows you to easily transfer data for analysis without manual uploads.

• Pre-requisites

  Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Valid FTP access credentials (FTP host, username, and password).
  • Read permissions for the source directories and files on the FTP server.
  • A publicly accessible FTP server that allows connections from the Basepair platform.
  • Open firewall ports for FTP (default port: 21) and passive data transfer.
  • Files can be in any format supported by your Basepair instance or project pipelines.

• Import Workflow Overview

  • Step 1: Navigate to Import from FTP

    • Go to the Samples dropdown menu.
    • Click on Import from FTP.

    

  • Step 2: Log in to FTP

    • Enter your FTP host, username, and password
    • Click Login.

    

  • Step 3: Select Files to Import

    You can import individual sample files or an entire directory.

    a. Import sample/files

    • Browse and select the sample files to import.
    • Choose a grouping option:
      • Automatic grouping
      • Group into one sample
      • No grouping
    • Select the Project where the samples should be imported.
      • To create a new project, click Create new project.
    • Add metadata as required.
    • Click “Upload samples” to start the upload process.

    b. Import Directory

    • Enable the toggle for Select Directory.
    • Select one directory at a time for import. Note: Sample grouping is not available when importing a directory.
    • Select metadata and click “Upload samples” to start upload process.

  • Step 4: Start the Analysis

    Once the upload starts, the pipeline will automatically run for approximately 30 minutes. After the upload is complete:

    • Go to the Reports section.
    • You will see the uploaded files grouped according to your chosen grouping option.

    

    • Click on the Basepair ID to trigger the analysis.

    

    • Click Start Analysis it will redirect to the new analysis page to begin processing your samples.

    

    • Select the Pipeline and the samples.
    • Click on “Run analysis”