Use Azure File shares for secure file transfers and automation

The Azure Files connector allows you to integrate an Azure Files connection with Couchdrop and use a file share as a secure location for sending and receiving files. This connector acts as a virtual folder to directly access files within the file share from within Couchdrop.

The Azure Files connector is compatible with all file transfer methods and tools including Shared Links, Mailboxes, Upload Portals, and automations.

Once connected, a folder for the Azure Files connection will be added to Couchdrop. From that folder, users can list objects in the connected file share, as well as upload, download, and delete files according to the access permissions you configure. This allows internal and external teams to access files via SFTP, FTP, or any other supported protocol while being scoped to access and actions that you set.

Couchdrop connects to Azure Files by using Azure account keys and file share details. Files are transferred through Couchdrop, but are not stored at rest on Couchdrop’s infrastructure.

You can make connections to different roots or accounts by creating separate connections.

• Use Azure File shares as a source or destination for secure file transfers
• List, Create, Modify, and Delete files and folders in Azure from Couchdrop
• Access Azure Files data via FTP, SFTP, FTPS, or through the Couchdrop interface
• Provide access to Azure Files without provisioning an Azure user
• Apply granular folder permissions for different users
• Automate file transfers and file processing with Azure Files

1. Create a new storage connection for Azure Files and provide a name for how the folder will appear in Couchdrop, e.g., Azure Files Share
2. Authorize the connection by providing account keys and details for the file share
3. Choose a folder within Azure Files to act as the root (Optional)
4. Add users to access the Azure Files folder or configure transfers to/from the folder