SFTP to Azure Blob/File Storage connector
Transfer files to and from Azure Storage using SFTP, FTP, and SCP
Couchdrop provides secure SFTP, FTP, and SCP access to your Azure Blob and File storage, supporting both container and file share access patterns.

4 ways to move files to and from Azure Blob/File Storage
Whether you need manual transfers, self-service uploads, email-based collection, or fully automated workflows, Couchdrop provides a secure SFTP gateway into your Azure Blob/File Storage environment.

Direct SFTP/FTP access
Create SFTP user accounts that map directly to Azure Blob/File Storage folders. Partners connect using standard FTP clients like FileZilla or WinSCP to upload and download files. You control permissions down to the folder level, while they use the tools they already know.

Web upload portals
Generate secure, branded upload pages where external users can drag-and-drop files directly into Azure Blob/File Storage. No accounts or software needed—just send them a link. Perfect for collecting documents from clients, vendors, or anyone who needs to send you files occasionally.

Email inboxes
Create dedicated email addresses that automatically extract attachments and save them to Azure Blob/File Storage. Partners just email files like they always have—Couchdrop handles the rest. Set rules to route files based on sender, subject, or attachment type.

Automated transfers
Set up scheduled or triggered file movements between Azure Blob/File Storage and any SFTP endpoint. Monitor Azure Blob/File Storage folders and automatically send new files to partners, or pull files from external servers into Azure Blob/File Storage. Build complex workflows with file processing, routing, and notifications—all without writing code.
Common use cases
From vendor invoices to automated reports, here's how some organizations are using Couchdrop with Azure Blob/File Storage.
B2B file exchange
Exchange files with partners, suppliers, and customers using their preferred FTP clients. Give each partner their own SFTP account with access to specific your Azure Blob/File Storage folders. They upload purchase orders, you send back confirmations—all automated and tracked.
Automated report distribution
Watch your Azure Blob/File Storage folders for new reports and automatically send them to stakeholders via SFTP. When your BI tool drops a report in your Azure Blob/File Storage, Couchdrop picks it up and delivers it to partner servers, data warehouses, or analytics platforms.
Vendor document collection
Create dedicated email addresses or upload portals for each vendor. Attachments sent to your Couchdrop Mailbox automatically land in the correct Azure Blob/File Storage folder. No more chasing documents or managing shared inboxes.
Legacy system integration
Connect old systems that only speak FTP directly to your Azure Blob/File Storage. Your 20-year-old ERP can finally talk to the cloud. Schedule nightly exports, hourly syncs, or real-time transfers without touching legacy code.
Client deliverable portals
Give clients secure SFTP access to their project folders in your Azure Blob/File Storage. They download deliverables on their schedule, upload feedback and approvals. You maintain one source of truth while they use familiar tools.
Multi-site data consolidation
Collect files from branch offices, retail locations, or field sites into centralized your Azure Blob/File Storage libraries. Each location uploads to their folder via FTP, and you can trigger Power Automate flows for processing.
Regulatory submission workflows
Automate compliance reporting by scheduling transfers from your Azure Blob/File Storage to regulatory bodies' SFTP servers. Set up once, never miss a deadline. Full audit trails satisfy compliance requirements.
Backup and archive transfers
Schedule nightly backups from your Azure Blob/File Storage to external SFTP storage or cloud archives. Or reverse it—archive old files from network drives into your Azure Blob/File Storage for better governance. Set retention rules and forget about it.
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Couchdrop meets strict security standards and offers enterprise-grade controls to ensure that your Azure Blob/File Storage data is secure. You always have full control, and your data is never stored in transit or at rest.*
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