Move files to and from Backblaze B2 using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with Backblaze B2

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

Access Backblaze B2 via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to Backblaze B2

• 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 Backblaze B2
• No Backblaze B2 access required for uploaders

Automate Backblaze B2 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 Backblaze B2

Let any user, system, or application access Backblaze B2 without needing Backblaze B2 credentials.

Connect to Backblaze B2 using any standard SFTP/FTP client such as FileZilla, WinScp, or Cyberduck.

Receive files directly into Backblaze B2

Extract email attachments or receive files through an upload portal directly into Backblaze B2 automatically

Upload files through a branded portal to Backblaze B2

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 Backblaze B2.

• Share a unique URL leading to the portal
• Submitted files are routed to a Backblaze B2 location
• Get notifications on successful uploads

Automate your Backblaze B2 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 B2 buckets. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.

Outbound SFTP

Push files from B2 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