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What is MFT and how are ETL, ELT, and Managed File Transfer different?

MFT, ETL, and ELT can all move files between different systems, so how are they different? Find out in our quick overview comparing the three.

Managed File Transfer 6 min read

MFT vs SFTP vs iPaaS: What's the difference?

MFT, SFTP, and iPaaS are all used for moving data, but have different use cases. We cover the three options and the differences between them in this comparison.

SFTPManaged File TransferiPaaS 8 min read

Moving files using SFTP in the command line

Master SFTP file movement with step-by-step commands and real-world examples with these common SFTP commands for uploading, downloading, and renaming files

SFTP 5 min read

SFTP Command Line: Essential CLI Commands (+ Cheat Sheet)

Your complete reference for SFTP command line operations. Covers navigation, file transfers, and shell integration, plus a downloadable cheat sheet.

SFTP 4 min read

What is the default SFTP Port - and other FAQs about SFTP Ports

Ever wonder why SFTP uses port 22 by default? Or how to change it without breaking everything? Uncover the secrets of SFTP with Couchdrop.

SFTP 2 min read

What is an SFTP Server?

Learn about SFTP servers, what is an SFTP server, how to connect to an SFTP server and how to deploy an SFTP server in a modern environment

SFTP 2 min read

Automating file transfers with SFTP

Streamline your file transfer process with automated SFTP that can reduce errors and increase efficiency across your organization.

SFTP 6 min read

A comprehensive guide to Secure File Transfer Protocol

Think that SFTP is used just for file transfers? Read our comprehensive guide on SFTP to learn more about SFTP and how extensive and widely used it is.

SFTP 11 min read

What is SFTP - it's not Secure File Transfers

Find out what is SFTP and what it's not. Get the low down on this insanely popular protocol.

SFTP 3 min read

HIPAA Compliance requirements for PHI file transfers

HIPAA data compliance for file transfers requires that strict standards are met. Find out more about how organizations must handle HIPAA file transfers.

SecurityHIPAA 4 min read