# Data Forwarding

You can forward device data to a different destination. Station Manager supports two connection types: MQTT and SFTP.

Note: To enable data forwarding, you need a license from Cognex.
Set Up MQTT Connection

1. Click Create Connection.

2. Choose MQTT.

3. Provide the Connection Name.

4. Choose either Standard, TLS, or mTLS from the Authentication Method drop-down menu.

5. Enter the connection details, QoS, and Protocol Version for the MQTT broker.

6. Choose the application data you want to forward and from which device. Under Device Data and Tunnel Data, you can choose specific data from each device by checking the corresponding box.

7. Click Save.

8. Your connection is now listed on the Data Forwarding page. You can edit, pause, and delete connections here.

Set Up SFTP Connection

1. Click Create Connection.

2. Choose SFTP.

3. Provide the Connection Name.

4. Choose Standard or Private Key from the Authentication Method drop-down menu.

5. Define a custom file path.

6. Choose the application data you want to forward and from which device. Under Device Data and Tunnel Data, you can choose specific data from each device by checking the corresponding box.

7. Click Save.

8. Your connection is now listed on the Data Forwarding page. You can edit, pause, and delete connections here.