Move files to and from ShareFile using SFTP, FTP, and SCP

3 ways to share and receive files with ShareFile

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

Access ShareFile via remote SFTP

Give users restricted SFTP access to ShareFile

• 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 ShareFile
• No ShareFile access required for uploaders

Automate ShareFile 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 ShareFile

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

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

Receive files directly into ShareFile

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

Upload files through a branded portal to ShareFile

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 ShareFile.

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

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

Outbound SFTP

Push files from ShareFile 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