Managed File Transfer (MFT) – Renaming Files on Upload

Choosing a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution enables you to automate specific file transfer tasks. With many MFTs, one of these tasks is the ability to rename files on upload. You might want to do this due to an array of reasons. If the MFT can rename files on upload, it can save you the trouble of having to do it manually yourself. 

File renaming on upload with Couchdrop MFT

Using Couchdrop automations for your managed file transfer and file workflow automation simplifies renaming files. Couchdrop also has many other options such as duplicating files across multiple backend storages, encrypting with PGP, compressing, firing webhook alerts, and more.

With Couchdrop automations, it doesn't matter if files are uploaded via SFTP, FTP, SCP, S3, email or even its secure web portal, all workflows can be applied regardless of the transfer method. Automations are available on higher-tier Couchdrop plans. 

How to rename files on upload (or download) with Couchdrop

Once you have a Couchdrop account creating a workflow is straightforward.

• Head to File Actions and then set a name and the folder you want to monitor. 
• Choose any conditions you want, such as only matching specific file names. 
• Set the file action to rename and set any dynamic variables. Couchdrop has a number of variables that can enhance file naming including multiple formats for timestamps, extracting the existing file name, and much more. 
• Decide if you would like notifications on success, failure, both, or neither sent out to a specified email. 

Once you've finished configuring the rename action, be sure to enable and test the workflow and make sure it functions as expected. 

Start a free trial and test renaming files on upload

Couchdrop automations are simple to setup and configure and you can start moving files in minutes. If you want to see how simple it is for yourself, you can try Couchdrop free for 14 days. There's no credit card required or other hoops to jump through, simply sign up and go and then activate a subscription later if you're happy with how it works.