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FTPs Modernized

Hosted FTP Server — Fully managed & cloud-native

Couchdrop delivers a secure, scalable, and fully hosted FTP server in the cloud. No infrastructure to patch, no hardware to maintain - just a ready-to-use service that connects directly to your existing storage.

Instant access • 14 day free trial • No card required

Overview of Hosted FTP

Why choose a hosted FTP server?

Fully Managed Hosting

No servers to deploy or manage. We take care of uptime, security, and scaling.

Enterprise-Grade Security

SSH key authentication, IP allowlists, audit logging, and encryption in transit & at rest.

Global Reliability

High-availability infrastructure ensures your transfers are always on.

Cloud-Native Architecture

Works seamlessly with storage like AWS S3, Azure, Google Drive, OneDrive, and more.

Rapid Setup

Go live in minutes, not days. Connect storage, create users, and start transferring securely.

Simple Web Admin

Configure manage your hosted SFTP server via a easy to use web management interface

Self-Managed FTP vs. Hosted FTP

Traditional Self-Managed FTP
Couchdrop Hosted FTP

Setup Time

  • Hours–Days
  • Minutes

Maintenance

  • Continuous patching & updates
  • Fully managed

Security

  • DIY hardening required
  • Enterprise-grade

Integrations

  • Manual scripts
  • Cloud storage, SaaS, on-prem

Scaling

  • Complex infrastructure
  • Instantly scalable

Overall Verdict

  • Complex to manage
  • Easy to manage

Learn more

Learn: What's the difference between FTP, SFTP, SCP, and Rsync?

How to enable SFTP passthrough to an FTP Server

Enabling FTP Access to Google Workspace Shared Drives

Get Started in Minutes

Sign up to activate your free trial account with full platform access. Your hosted SFTP server will be live in minutes - with no infrastructure to manage.