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Google Drive SFTP Connector
Move files to and from Google Drive using SFTP, FTP, and SCP
Couchdrop enables secure SFTP, FTP, and SCP access to your Google Drive files and folders, fully supporting both Personal accounts and Google Workspace environments.
Instant sign up ● 14 day free trial ● Connect Google Drive to SFTP in minutes
Thousands of private and public sector organizations transfer files using Couchdrop
SFTP for Google Drive
Couchdrop lets you use SFTP and FTPS to send and receive files securely using Google Drive.
Access Google Drive using SFTP
Simplify B2B file transfers with Couchdrop Cloud SFTP server. Enable legacy systems, business partners and teams to access only the Google Drive 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 Google Drive locations
- Set granular permissions for users and folders
- Configure user groups with shared access
You can also manage files in Google Drive using any standard SFTP/FTP client such as FileZilla, WinScp, or Cyberduck.
Receive files directly into Google Drive
Extract email attachments or receive files through an upload portal directly into Google Drive automatically
Upload email attachments to Google Drive 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 Google Drive
- Optional virus scanning and filtering
Upload files through a branded portal to Google Drive
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 Google Drive.
- Share a unique URL leading to the portal
- Submitted files are routed to a Google Drive location
- Get notifications on successful uploads
Automate your Google Drive 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 Google Drive shared drives. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.
Outbound SFTP
Push files from Google Drive 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 shared drives 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 Google Drive account
Authorize with your Google Workspace account through our secure OAuth process
3. Move files with SFTP
Access your Drive files 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 Google Drive to any system using SFTP
Use SFTP to bridge Google Drive with any platform that supports SFTP connectivity, or leverage our direct integrations with major cloud providers
Cloud Storage
Block Storage
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