SFTPGo

SFTPGo is a configurable file transfer server focused on secure managed file transfer for teams and applications. It provides virtual users, fine-grained permissions, and multiple supported protocols so you can expose a controlled file exchange endpoint without giving shell access.

Key Features

• Supports multiple protocols: SFTP, FTP/S (FTPS), WebDAV, and HTTP/S file sharing endpoints
• Web-based administration UI plus a REST API for automation and provisioning
• Virtual users with per-user home directories, quotas, bandwidth limits, and granular permissions
• Pluggable storage backends (local filesystem and cloud/object storage backends supported by the project)
• Key-based and password authentication; SSH host keys and TLS configuration for secure transport
• Auditing/visibility features such as logs and user activity tracking for compliance needs
• Event-driven extensibility (hooks/notifications) for integrating with external systems and workflows

Use Cases

• Provide a managed SFTP/FTPS dropbox for partners/vendors with per-user permissions and quotas
• Replace ad-hoc file exchange (shared SMB folders or personal cloud drives) with audited transfers
• Offer automated file ingress/egress for applications via REST API provisioning and scripted clients

Limitations and Considerations

• Not a general-purpose sync client/server; it is oriented to file transfer and controlled sharing rather than real-time collaboration

SFTPGo is well-suited for organizations that need standards-based file transfer (SFTP/FTPS/WebDAV) with centralized user management and automation. It combines a straightforward deployment with administrative controls commonly needed for managed file transfer scenarios.