Transfer files to and from Azure Storage using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with Azure Blob/File Storage

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

Access Azure Blob/File Storage via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to Azure Blob/File Storage

• 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 Azure Blob/File Storage
• No Azure Blob/File Storage access required for uploaders

Automate Azure Blob/File Storage 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 Azure Blob/File Storage

Let any user, system, or application access Azure Blob/File Storage without needing Azure Blob/File Storage credentials.

Connect to Azure Blob/File Storage using any standard SFTP/FTP client such as FileZilla, WinScp, or Cyberduck.

Receive files directly into Azure Blob/File Storage

Extract email attachments or receive files through an upload portal directly into Azure Blob/File Storage automatically

Upload files through a branded portal to Azure Blob/File Storage

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 Azure Blob/File Storage.

• Share a unique URL leading to the portal
• Submitted files are routed to a Azure Blob/File Storage location
• Get notifications on successful uploads

Automate your Azure Blob/File Storage 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 Azure containers or file shares. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.

Outbound SFTP

Push files from Azure Storage 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 containers or shares 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