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Box SFTP Connector
Transfer files to and from Box using SFTP, FTP, and SCP
Couchdrop adds SFTP, FTP, and SCP connectivity for your Box content management platform, allowing secure file transfers and automated workflows.
Instant sign up ● 14 day free trial ● Connect Box to SFTP in minutes
Thousands of private and public sector organizations transfer files using Couchdrop
SFTP for Box
Couchdrop lets you use SFTP and FTPS to send and receive files securely using Box.
Access Box using SFTP
Simplify B2B file transfers with Couchdrop Cloud SFTP server. Enable legacy systems, business partners and teams to access only the Box files they need, without sharing platform credentials and without changing your existing file transfer processes.
- Create separate SFTP users with unique credentials
- Restrict access to specific Box locations
- Set granular permissions for users and folders
- Configure user groups with shared access
You can also manage files in 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 email attachments to Box automatically
Let users send files to a dedicated email address that will automatically upload email attachments to your storage. Perfect for vendors, clients, and team collaboration.
- Create dedicated inboxes for different senders
- Attachments transfer automatically to Box
- Optional virus scanning and filtering
Upload files through a branded portal to Box
Give third-parties a simple web portal 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
1. Set your SFTP details
Choose your couchdrop.io subdomain - this will be your SFTP server address
2. Connect the Box account
Authorize with your Box account through our secure OAuth process
3. Move files with SFTP
Access your Box content via SFTP using any standard client
“Outstanding SFTP/MFT solution that integrates with your own cloud storage provider!”
Marcus – G2 Review
“The technical support is fantastic, always willing to help and resolve the issues quickly.”
Obed – G2 Review
“Couchdrop allows our newer tech stack based on real-time events to work with our customer’s older tech stacks that are dependent on SFTP.”
Joel – G2 Review
“Couchdrop is very easy to setup and maintain. The solution just works.”
Verified User in Financial Services – G2 Review
Always have full control
Couchdrop meets strict security standards to keep your data secure. You always have full control, and your data is never stored in transit or at rest.*
*Data is stored at rest only when choosing Couchdrop's Hosted Storage option.
Authentication & Access
Security Controls
Access Management
Infrastructure
Protocol Support
Monitoring & Alerts
Enterprise-Ready Compliance
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- HIPAA compliant infrastructure available
- GDPR compliant
- Data retention controls
- Comprehensive audit trails
- Regular penetration testing
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Connect Box to any system using SFTP
Use SFTP to bridge Box with any platform that supports SFTP connectivity, or leverage our direct integrations with major cloud providers
Cloud Storage
Block Storage
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