SFTP Modernized

Hosted SFTP Server — Fully managed & cloud-native

Couchdrop delivers a secure, scalable, and fully hosted SFTP/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.

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Overview of Hosted SFTP

Why choose a hosted SFTP server?

Traditional SFTP servers require ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and security hardening. With Couchdrop, you get:

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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

Key features

Learn about key features of the Couchdrop fully hosted SFTP and FTP server platform

SFTP, FTPs, SCP, HTTPs and AS2 Support

SFTP, FTP, and FTPS are supported out of the box with Couchdrop to offer comprehensive protocol support.

Storage Integrations

Couchdrop supports mapping cloud and on-prem based storage directly into the virtual filesystem - seamless integration with the cloud.

Automated Workflows

Schedule transfers, set triggers, rename or move files automatically.

Team & Partner Access

Create user accounts with role-based permissions.

Monitoring & Audit Logs

Full visibility into every transfer. Couchdrop includes comprehensive auditing and reporting.

API for Developers

Manage Couchdrop with our open API that makes provisioning users and groups, permissions and access easy.

Self-Managed SFTP vs. Hosted SFTP

	Traditional Self-Managed SFTP	Couchdrop Hosted SFTP
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

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