SFTP server is not connecting. Showing error code (getConnection: read ECONNRESET)

[Akshay_Raj1]

Describe the problem/error/question

I have locally hosted n8n to test an automation. I was trying to connect SFTP node to SFTP server in my company side, but it is giving me this error(getConnection: read ECONNRESET).

What is the error message (if any)?

getConnection: read ECONNRESET

Please share your workflow

Share the output returned by the last node

Information on your n8n setup

• n8n version: 1.117.3
• Database (default: SQLite):
• n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main):
• Running n8n via (locallyhosted):
• Operating system: Windows

[Websensepro]

Hi @Akshay_Raj1,

getConnection: read ECONNRESET

• Firewall / IP: Make sure your IP is allowed on the server.
• Port / Credentials: Check port, username, password/private key.
• VPN: Connect via VPN if the server is internal.
• Authentication method: Use the correct method (password vs private key).
• Test via terminal:

sftp username@hostname -P port
If it fails in terminal too, the issue is on the server/network side.

Thanks!

[Akshay_Raj1]

Hello @Websensepro

• I have turned off Firewall and tried, but it didn’t worked.
• I have used the credentials through WinSCP and its working fine.
• Yes already connected to VPN.
• I am using hostname, port number, username, password, (is it mandatory to fill passkey?)
• it’s connecting.