Transfer files to and from Amazon S3 using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with Amazon S3

Choose between remote SFTP access with custom credentials, secure branded upload portals for external users, or automated file transfer workflows

Access Amazon S3 via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to Amazon S3

• Create Couchdrop users with unique credentials
• Access via any SFTP client (FileZilla, WinSCP, etc.)
• Or use the Couchdrop web interface

Receive files into Secure Inboxes

Custom-branded upload portals for external users

• Share unique upload URLs with partners
• Files go directly to the right place in Amazon S3
• No Amazon S3 access required for uploaders

Automate Amazon S3 file transfers

Set-and-forget file movement between systems

• Monitor directories for new files
• Trigger transfers on upload events
• Schedule regular file movements

Secure SFTP gateway for Amazon S3

Let any user, system, or application access Amazon S3 without needing Amazon S3 credentials.

Connect to Amazon S3 using any standard SFTP/FTP client such as FileZilla, WinScp, or Cyberduck.

Receive files directly into Amazon S3

Extract email attachments or receive files through an upload portal directly into Amazon S3 automatically

Upload files through a branded portal to Amazon S3

Give third-parties a simple web page to upload files. No accounts needed. Files uploaded to the portal are sent straight to a specific location in Amazon S3.

• Share a unique URL leading to the portal
• Submitted files are routed to a Amazon S3 location
• Get notifications on successful uploads

Automate your Amazon S3 file transfers

Transform your day-to-day file movement operations from manual tasks into automated workflows

Inbound SFTP

Automatically move files from SFTP uploads into S3 buckets. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.

Outbound SFTP

Push files from S3 buckets to external SFTP servers or other platforms. Ideal for distributing reports or syncing with legacy systems.

Event-Based Triggers

Watch for events like uploads to specific buckets and perform actions like renaming, copying, or encrypting automatically.

Scheduled Automations

Transfer files on a schedule - hourly, daily, or weekly. Perfect for regular data exchanges and backups.

Getting started is simple and easy