{"id":13626,"date":"2026-06-16T16:17:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=13626"},"modified":"2026-06-16T18:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:35:24","slug":"enabling-onsync-for-siras-integration","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/enabling-onsync-for-siras-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Enabling OnSync for SIRAS Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OnSync for SIRAS allows OnDataSuite to automatically retrieve Special Education data files from your district&#8217;s SIRAS sFTP site on a scheduled basis. Once configured, OnDataSuite will regularly import the selected SIRAS files without requiring manual uploads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before OnSync can be configured, a district administrator must first enable the SIRAS partner integration and accept the required Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before beginning, obtain the following information from SIRAS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIRAS sFTP Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIRAS sFTP Password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmation of the student and\/or service file names available in your SIRAS sFTP folder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The SIRAS username is often your district&#8217;s 7-digit CDS code, but this may vary. Verify your credentials directly with SIRAS before proceeding.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Enable the SIRAS Partner Integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Administrator Tools<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Partners<\/strong> under <strong>User Administration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the <strong>SIRAS<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable the integration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong>I agree to the terms in the Memorandum of Understanding<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Enable SIRAS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MOU confirms that your district authorizes OnDataSuite to retrieve data from SIRAS for reporting and analytics purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Enabling SIRAS does not activate automatic synchronization by itself. It only makes the OnSync for SIRAS configuration options available.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-1024x362.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-1024x362.png 1024w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-768x271.png 768w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-1536x542.png 1536w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-60x21.png 60w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1-100x35.png 100w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-Partners-1.png 1906w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS.png 802w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS-768x216.png 768w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS-50x14.png 50w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS-60x17.png 60w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Admin-SIRAS-100x28.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Open the OnSync Configuration Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>File Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>OnSync<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>OnSync for SIRAS<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section will only appear after SIRAS has been enabled on the <strong>Partners<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Activate OnSync for SIRAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top-right corner of the <strong>OnSync for SIRAS<\/strong> panel, enable the <strong>Active<\/strong> toggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When enabled, OnDataSuite will attempt to connect to the SIRAS sFTP server according to the schedule you configure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use this toggle later to temporarily pause imports without deleting your configuration settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-1024x274.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-1024x274.png 1024w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-768x206.png 768w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-50x13.png 50w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-1536x412.png 1536w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-60x16.png 60w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync-100x27.png 100w, https:\/\/kb-california.ondatasuite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ActivateOnSync.png 1869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Enter SIRAS Connection Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete the following fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Field<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>sFTP Server<\/strong><\/td><td>SIRAS server address. The default value is typically <code>ftp.sirassystems.org<\/code>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>sFTP Port<\/strong><\/td><td>SIRAS sFTP port. The default value is typically <code>7472<\/code>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Username<\/strong><\/td><td>Provided by SIRAS. Often your district&#8217;s CDS code.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Password<\/strong><\/td><td>Provided by SIRAS.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The server and port values are pre-populated with the standard SIRAS settings and normally do not need to be changed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Select Files to Import<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose which SIRAS files should be imported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Student Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable <strong>Import Student Data<\/strong> and specify the student data filename.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical filename:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>studentData.csv\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Service Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable <strong>Import Service Data<\/strong> and specify the service data filename.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical filename:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>serviceData.csv\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only enable the files your district intends to import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Configure the Import Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the time each day that OnDataSuite should check the SIRAS sFTP site for updated files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> SIRAS recommends scheduling imports around <strong>4:00 AM<\/strong> to maximize the likelihood of receiving same-day updates.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the days of the week when imports should run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many districts choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weekend imports can also be enabled if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Save the Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all settings have been entered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong> (or <strong>Update<\/strong> if editing an existing configuration).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify that the settings are saved successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OnSync service will begin checking the configured SIRAS sFTP folder according to the schedule you selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitoring Synchronization Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>SIRAS Sync Status<\/strong> panel displays the results of the most recent synchronization attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The status area includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date and time of the last synchronization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Success or error messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current connection status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review this area after initial setup to confirm that OnDataSuite is successfully connecting to SIRAS and importing files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &#8220;OnSync for SIRAS&#8221; section does not appear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The SIRAS MOU has been accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enable SIRAS<\/strong> is checked on the <strong>Partners<\/strong> page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Imports are failing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Username and password are correct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File names match the files available in your SIRAS sFTP folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Active toggle is enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sync status area contains any reported error messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If issues persist, contact OnDataSuite Support and provide the message shown in the <strong>SIRAS Sync Status<\/strong> panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview OnSync for SIRAS allows OnDataSuite to automatically retrieve Special Education data files from your district&#8217;s SIRAS sFTP site on a scheduled basis. Once configured, OnDataSuite will regularly import the selected SIRAS files without requiring manual uploads. 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