Amazon S3 Connector

Simple and secure file transfers with AWS S3

Couchdrop’s Amazon S3 connector allows for secure file transfers to and from S3 buckets and is compatible with several transfer protocols, including FTP/S, SFTP, and other S3 connections.

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The secure cloud file transfer solution for AWS S3

Couchdrop works as a secure conduit for directly transferring files to and from S3 buckets with no temporary storage layer. Use any file transfer method to securely move files in and out of AWS S3 at will.

SFTP to Amazon S3

Connect AWS S3 to your Couchdrop cloud SFTP server to securely transfer files from any system directly into an S3 bucket. External parties can then connect to Amazon S3 using SFTP clients like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP with granular permissions and access levels to download and/or upload files directly to a specified bucket.

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Secure web portal for document collection to Amazon S3

Generate secure, branded web portals where users can securely upload files directly to an S3 bucket without platform access.

Extract and save email attachments to S3

Create dedicated email addresses that automatically extract and save email attachments to an S3 bucket. Add optional security like expiration time and an email allow list, and update the email recipient to the mailbox address in your or your partners’ automated systems to automatically email files to S3.

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Share files from AWS S3 with external users

Share files directly from an S3 bucket or upload files to a secure temporary location in hosted storage where external parties can download them using a secure sharing link. Add optional security settings like password protection and one-time usage for further protection.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you connect Amazon S3 to Couchdrop?

Amazon S3 is connected as a Storage Integration in Couchdrop. Admins can create a new Storage connection from any page and name how the connection will appear in Couchdrop’s virtual file system.

What information do I need to connect S3 to Couchdrop?

Couchdrop requires a few things for you to connect an S3 bucket to Couchdrop. You’ll need a configured S3 bucket, an AWS IAM Key and Secret, the AWS Region, and the IAM role will need to have adequate access to the targeted bucket.

Do S3 connections show up as folders in Couchdrop?

Yes, S3 connections show up as folders in Couchdrop’s virtual file system just like any other connection type, and you can transfer files to and from those virtual folders using the same methods as other platforms.

Can I connect multiple S3 buckets to Couchdrop?

Yes, you can connect multiple S3 buckets to Couchdrop. Simply add the details for the particular bucket during configuration. Each endpoint counts as a connection in Couchdrop, and you can add as many endpoints as your plan allows.

Why Couchdrop?

Couchdrop is the simple, secure way to transfer files to and from Amazon S3

Securely transfer files to AWS S3 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 complex job settings. Couchdrop connects to Amazon S3 to let you securely transfer files with no infrastructure management.

No temporary storage, no files stored

Most Cloud SFTP servers use S3 as a temporary storage layer. While Couchdrop supports direct S3 connections, there’s no temporary storage layer and Couchdrop never stores the files at any point.

Any protocol, any storage platform

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

Automate secure Amazon S3 file transfers

Create secure transfer workflows with Amazon S3 without code. Add file processing actions like renaming, encrypt/decrypt, and use event-based triggers or run automations on a schedule.

Secure by design with end-to-end encryption

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Enterprise-grade security controls
No user files stored

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