Transfer files to and from Google Cloud Storage using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with Google Cloud Storage

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

Access Google Cloud Storage via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to Google Cloud Storage

• 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 Google Cloud Storage
• No Google Cloud Storage access required for uploaders

Automate Google Cloud Storage 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 Google Cloud Storage

Let any user, system, or application access Google Cloud Storage without needing Google Cloud Storage credentials.

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

Receive files directly into Google Cloud Storage

Extract email attachments or receive files through an upload portal directly into Google Cloud Storage automatically

Upload files through a branded portal to Google Cloud Storage

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 Google Cloud Storage.

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

Automate your Google Cloud Storage 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 GCS buckets. Perfect for vendor file drops and partner data feeds.

Outbound SFTP

Push files from GCS 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