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title: Custom Export File Name (FTP/SFTP)
description: How to configure a fixed file name for FTP/SFTP export destinations in Shopware 6, replacing the default auto-generated timestamped file names.
---

The **Custom Export File Name** option allows you to control how export files are named and stored when sending them to an FTP/SFTP destination. This setting is available for all Shopware export jobs.

![](/images/shopware_6_ftp_export_custom_file_name.png)

## What This Feature Does

By default, every export job generates a **unique file name**, usually containing a timestamp. This prevents collisions but can be inconvenient if another system expects a **fixed file name**.

With the new option, you can set a **custom file name** that will be used for every export sent to an FTP/SFTP server. When this is enabled, the system **always overwrites** the existing file on the remote server.

## How It Works

You can configure this in any export job that uses FTP or SFTP as the destination.

### 1. When the field is empty (default)

- The app generates a **unique file name** for every export.
- Each new file is stored separately on the FTP/SFTP server.
- This is ideal for maintaining a history of exported files.

**Example:**

```
products_export_2025-01-10_12-43-21.csv
products_export_2025-01-11_12-43-21.csv
```

### 2. When you enter a custom file name

- The app uses **exactly this file name** for every export.
- The previous file on the remote server is **overwritten automatically**.
- This is ideal when another system (ERP, BI tool, automation script) always reads the same file.

**Example:**

Custom name entered: `products_latest.csv`

Every export will overwrite this file on the server.

## Where to Configure

You can find the setting here:

**Export Job → Export Destination → FTP/SFTP Settings → Custom File Name**

Enter the desired name, **including extension** (e.g., `export.csv`, `stock.xml`, `orders.json`).

If the field is left empty, the system switches back to auto-generating unique names.

## Benefits

- Ensures **consistent file names** for external integrations.
- Prevents unnecessary clutter on FTP/SFTP servers.
- Provides full control over how export files are stored.
- Reduces manual clean-up when only the latest file is required.