> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mention-me.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Set Up Data Feeds

> Configure inbound and outbound SFTP feeds for customer data and reports.

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Open **Settings > Data feeds** to configure inbound and outbound SFTP feeds. The root URL redirects to **Feeds setup**.

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Data feeds move files between you and Mention Me over SFTP. Files older than 2 weeks are automatically removed.

If SSH keys or encryption are still incomplete, the page tells you **You're almost set up**. Use **Getting started** in the header, or **Check out the getting started guide**, to work through the in-app checklist.

The Classic SFTP walkthrough still applies for folder formats. See [SFTP Setup](/knowledge/integrations/data-feeds/sftp-setup). On app.mention-me.com, authentication and encryption live on the sibling pages below rather than on Classic's SFTP screen.

## Add a Feed

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Feeds Setup">Go to **Settings > Data feeds**.</Step>

  <Step title="Choose a Direction">
    **Inbound** feeds receive data from you and ingest it into Mention Me.
    **Outbound** feeds send data from Mention Me into your own systems. Each tab
    shows a count.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Feed">
    Click **Add inbound feed** or **Add outbound feed**. Enter a **Name** (for
    example `customer_orders`) and a **Description**. Turn on encryption if the
    files should be PGP-encrypted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fix SSH if Prompted">
    If you do not yet have keys or allowed IPs, follow **Manage SSH keys &
    IPs**. New keys and IPs can take up to two working days to be approved.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Empty states are **No inbound feeds yet**, **No outbound feeds yet**, or **No data feeds yet** when nothing exists in either direction.

Click a feed to see files already sitting in that folder.

## Related Settings

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  <Card title="How to Manage SSH Keys and Allowed IPs" icon="key" href="/knowledge-app/settings/integrations/ssh-keys">
    Control who can connect to sftp.mention-me.com.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How to Manage Encryption Keys" icon="lock" href="/knowledge-app/settings/integrations/encryption-keys">
    Generate and rotate PGP keys for encrypted feeds.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SFTP Setup" icon="network-wired" href="/knowledge/integrations/data-feeds/sftp-setup">
    Classic SFTP connection and folder setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How to Upload a CSV" icon="upload" href="/knowledge-app/data/uploads">
    A one-off alternative to a recurring feed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>