Transfer files to and from Box using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with Box

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

Access Box via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to Box

• 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 Box
• No Box access required for uploaders

Automate Box 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 Box

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

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

Receive files directly into Box

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

Upload files through a branded portal to Box

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 Box.

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

Automate your Box 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 Box folders. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.

Outbound SFTP

Push files from Box 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 folders 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