Google Drive Connector

Simple and secure file transfers to Google Drive

Connect a personal Google Drive account to allow file transfers via SFTP and other secure transfer methods directly with Google Drive.

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Secure file transfers directly with Google Drive

Couchdrop works as a secure conduit for directly transferring files to and from Google Drive with end-to-end encryption and no temporary storage layer. Use any method from the file transfer toolbox to securely move files in and out of Google Drive at will.

SFTP to Google Drive

Connect Google Drive to your Couchdrop cloud SFTP server to securely transfer files from any system directly into Google Drive. External parties can then connect to Google Drive using SFTP clients like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP with granular permissions and access levels to download and/or upload files directly to a specific cloud directory.

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Secure web portal for document collection to Google Drive

Generate secure, branded web portals where users can securely upload files directly to a cloud directory in Google Drive without platform access. Accept multiple files and add optional form fields to collect additional metadata and create individual subfolders for each submission to customize how files arrive.

Extract and save email attachments to Google Drive

Create dedicated email addresses that automatically save email attachments to a folder in Google Drive. Add security like an expiration time and an email allow list so only the right people can send you files, and update the recipient address in your automated systems to the mailbox address to automatically email files to Google Drive.

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Share files from Google Drive

Securely share folders or single files from Google Drive with others by generating secure sharing links. Each link can be configured with optional security settings like password, an expiration period, and one-time use, and you can require users to have a verified white-listed email to access the folder in your Google Drive folder.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Couchdrop only support personal Google Drives?

Couchdrop supports both personal Google Drives and Shared Drives that are part of a Google Workspace organization. However, they use a separate connection because Google Workspace requires more permissions to connect.

Will Couchdrop work if I have multiple files/folders with the same name in my Google Drive account?

Yes, Couchdrop will work even if you have multiple files/folders with the same name in your Google Drive account. When Couchdrop connects to your account, it works as a virtualization of the files in the Google Drive account, meaning you’ll see the same files and structure as you do when logged in directly.

Do I need to share folders in Google Drive to let other users access them?

No, you don’t need to share folders in Google Drive to let other users access them when using Couchdrop. Instead, you can create external users in Couchdrop and isolate them to the specific folder you want. This will let them access the folder via SFTP and upload/download directly from the folder.

Can Couchdrop transfer Google Docs files?

Yes, Couchdrop will transfer any proprietary Google file types without issue. However, many platforms can’t open these files as is, so they may need to be converted first before they are in a usable state depending on which platform you try to open them from.

Why Couchdrop?

Couchdrop is the simple, secure way to transfer files to and from Google Drive

Securely transfer files to Google Drive with the cloud-native modern file transfer platform that is simple, secure, and easy to use.

Instant deployment with zero infrastructure

Forget about setting up servers, provisioning VMs, and managing job settings. Couchdrop connects to Google Drive to let you securely transfer files with no infrastructure management.

No temporary storage, no files stored

Couchdrop works as a pipe to securely move data from one platform to another with end-to-end encryption. There’s no temporary storage layer and Couchdrop never stores the files at any point.

Any protocol, any storage platform

Use Google Drive as an endpoint to securely transfer files between Google Drive and any system that supports FTP/S, SFTP, AS2, or S3 connections.

Automate secure Google Drive file transfers

Create secure transfer workflows with Google Drive without code. Add file processing actions like rename, copy, and encrypt/decrypt, and use event-based triggers or run automations on a set schedule.

Secure by design with end-to-end encryption

Continuous infrastructure scanning
Enterprise-grade security controls
No user files stored

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