Move files to and from Digital Ocean Spaces using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with Digital Ocean Spaces

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

Access Digital Ocean Spaces via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to Digital Ocean Spaces

• 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 Digital Ocean Spaces
• No Digital Ocean Spaces access required for uploaders

Automate Digital Ocean Spaces 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 Digital Ocean Spaces

Let any user, system, or application access Digital Ocean Spaces without needing Digital Ocean Spaces credentials.

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

Receive files directly into Digital Ocean Spaces

Extract email attachments or receive files through an upload portal directly into Digital Ocean Spaces automatically

Upload files through a branded portal to Digital Ocean Spaces

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 Digital Ocean Spaces.

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

Automate your Digital Ocean Spaces 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 Spaces. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.

Outbound SFTP

Push files from Spaces 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 Spaces 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