How to set up keyword-based FTP to collection routing?

How can I set up automatic publishing of FTP media to a collection using keywords such as sp_ or opta_?
How to set up keyword-based FTP to collection automatic routing?

Locate the collection's External ID
- Go to the collection
- Click the … (3 dots), select Edit and go to the Advanced Settings section
- Note the value in the External ID or Raw_name field
  - Collections created via data integrations (e.g., Opta, SportRadar) already have External IDs configured
  - Using the exact same External ID and Raw_name values can cause a conflict
Derive the keyword for photographers
- Translate the External ID into the correct keyword format:
  - Opta
    - Collection's External ID: optaomo_F_g2506774
    - Collection's Raw Name: g2506774
    - Keywords the photographers should use: opta_g2506774
  - SportRadar
    - Collection's External ID: sradar_sr:sport_event:68054842
    - Collection's Raw Name: 68054842
    - Keywords the photographers should use: sp_68054842
Share keyword instructions with photographers
- Provide photographers with:
  - The exact keyword to embed (e.g. opta_g2506774)
  - Instructions for adding IPTC keywords in their camera or editing software
  - Confirmation that only sp_ and opta_ prefixes are supported — other formats (e.g. game_, match_) will not trigger routing

ScorePlay's routing engine scans IPTC metadata on every file uploaded to the FTP folder. For keyword routing, it looks for sp_ or opta_ prefixes in the keywords field. When a match is found against a collection's External ID or Raw Name, the asset is automatically moved to that collection. If no match is found, the asset falls back to Live Mode
Keyword matching is case-insensitive
Routing fails if the IPTC metadata contains more than one opta_ or sp_ keyword. The second keyword prevents routing
Routed media is immediately visible to all users with collection access — there is no review buffer

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