User's guides

This section includes various stand-alone articles which document the server and client side functionalities, and contain specific usage examples.

TLS Client Configuration

This section explains how to configure TLS clients for connecting to SFTPPlus servers.

TLS Client Configuration
SSL / TLS / SSH protocols overview

Learn about SSL/TLS/SSH protocols and their usage in SFTPPlus.

SSL / TLS / SSH protocols overview
Hardening SFTPPlus Deployments

Find out about best practices for hardening SFTPPlus deployments, including recommended configuration options, security controls, and operational guidelines to minimize risks and improve the overall security posture of your SFTPPlus environment.

Hardening SFTPPlus Deployments
Resetting Web Manager username and password

Learn how to reset the Web Manager username and password, including the steps required to regain access if you have lost or forgotten your credentials. This guide provides detailed instructions for safely resetting the username and password for the SFTPPlus Web Manager.

Resetting Web Manager username and password
Auditing the encryption used for FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTPS connections

This section provides information how you can audit the encryption used for the client and server side connection protected using TLS and SSH.

Auditing the encryption used for FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTPS connections
File Dispatcher Event Handler

This section explains how to use the File Dispatcher event handler to automate actions on files managed by SFTPPlus.

File Dispatcher Event Handler
Docker Deployment

SFTPPlus can be deployed as a Docker container. Learn more about the deployment process and best practices in this section.

Deploying file transfers with Docker containers
Generating and converting SSH keys

This section provides information about generating and converting SSH keys for use with SFTPPlus.

Generating and converting SSH keys
Using PGP/GPG encryption and decryption

Learn about symmetrical and asymmetrical encryption methods using GPG and how to generate key pairs using the Web Console.

Using PGP/GPG encryption and decryption
Interoperability with anti-viruses

This section provides information about integrating SFTPPlus with antivirus software to scan files during transfers.

Interoperability with anti-viruses
Sending notification/alerts over emails

SFTPPlus can be configured to send email notifications for various events, in this section you will find all the information about this topic.

Sending notification/alerts over emails
Events, Event Handlers and the audit trail

Events and event group represent the way SFTPPlus logs the operations. Event Handlers allow you to implement custom file management processes. Use Activity Log and Account Activity to view and filter logs.

Events, Event Handlers and the audit trail
Log management

In this section you will learn about managing logs in SFTPPlus, including log rotation and retention.

Managing logs in high volume installations
Using WebDAV and SharePoint

More indepth information about using WebDAV and SharePoint with SFTPPlus.

Using WebDAV and SharePoint
Group inheritance for permissions

This section provides information about the group inheritance feature in SFTPPlus, which allows for easier management of user permissions.

Group inheritance for permissions
Integrating with an LDAP Server

This section provides information about configuring SFTPPlus to use LDAP for user authentication.

Integrating with an LDAP Server
Integrating with fault tolerant and resilient environments

This section provides information about integrating SFTPPlus with external tools in order to meet the requirements for a fault tolerant infrastructure.

Integrating with fault tolerant and resilient environments
WinSCP and SFTPPlus integration

This section provides information about using WinSCP with SFTPPlus, including how to configure WinSCP to connect to SFTPPlus servers.

Using WinSCP Client and SFTPPlus Server
FileZilla and SFTPPlus integration

SFTPPlus server can interact with an array of 3-rd party clients, like FileZilla Client. Here is a quick user guide about how to use FileZilla with SFTPPlus server.

Using Filezilla Client with SFTPPlus Server
Testing and Debugging

SFTPPlus can be configured to run in debug mode, allowing for more detailed logging and easier troubleshooting.

Testing and Debugging
Frequently Asked Questions

This section provides answers to common questions about SFTPPlus, including troubleshooting tips and best practices.

Frequent Questions and Answers