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Delete aged CSV exports from SFTP every morning

Automatically run daily CSV retention cleanup across SFTP at 04:30 and delete files that match configured filename rules. Get alerts when deletions fail, so you can remove aged exports, surface errors, and reduce manual cleanup.

How this automation protects your data exports and storage

When the 04:30 retention schedule runs, aged CSVs can pile up and increase compliance risk. This automation deletes matching files on SFTP and notifies owners when deletions errorβ€”so your team can keep exports under control without manual cleanup.

  1. 1.Triggers daily at 04:30

    Integrate Schedule by Zapier and workflow scheduling to start the retention run by firing the daily job window.

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  2. 2.Retrieves SFTP connection and settings

    Integrate Sub-Zap by Zapier and credentials tools to fetch host, path, and deletion preferences for the run.

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  3. 3.Calculates target date and suffix

    Integrate Formatter by Zapier and date formatting tools to derive the formatted date used in CSV filename matching.

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  4. 4.Iterates file prefixes

    Integrate Looping by Zapier and list management tools to generate prefix inputs for exact filename candidates.

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  5. 5.Deletes matching remote CSV files

    Integrate SFTP by Zapier and file transfer tools to delete prefix date CSVs and capture success or error results.

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  6. 6.Sends email alerts on delete errors

    Integrate Email by Zapier and notification tools to email configured owners with file identifiers and error details.

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Calendly
Okta
Zendesk
Dropbox
Asana
Allstate
Airbnb
ActiveCampaign
Lyft
Webflow
Canva
Sysco
LA Clippers
Getaround
Grammarly
HelloFresh
Lululemon
Barry's
Hopper
Casper
Hudl
Miro
The New York Times
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