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App spotlight: EasyFTP

Transfer and back up files with an old-school solution modernized for today.

By Krystina Martinez · October 13, 2023
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If you've ever experienced the frustration of sending large files in an email, you know the success rate can be hit-or-miss. Cloud storage has come a long way, but what do you do when you're about to hit your storage limit and can't free up space? The solution is older than email: File Transfer Protocol, or FTP.

FTP lets you transfer files between computers on a network. If you remember the early days of the internet, you also know that FTP isn't secure. That's where EasyFTP comes in.

EasyFTP combines the old-school ease of FTP with the security and automation features we expect today. With encrypted connections, fast file transfer speeds, and team sharing, you don't have to worry about your files landing in the wrong hands. 

Back up your files 

Here's how EasyFTP works: You'll create your first connection by adding the details for your FTP server, which you can usually find within the settings of your website domain. Once you've verified that your connection works, you can use EasyFTP to back up your cloud storage files, migrate website files to a new provider, and much more. 

Use SFTP or FTPS protocols for a more secure FTP connection. Learn more about the differences.

Streamline file transfers: Popular EasyFTP workflows

Need to send files regularly? You can connect EasyFTP with Zapier and automate file transfers from your favorite apps.

Use Zapier's automated workflows—called Zaps—to easily share files and streamline data transfers. Send email attachments, back up cloud storage files, or even initiate file transfers from a webhook.

Get started quickly with a few of our most popular EasyFTP workflows: 

Upload new Google Drive files in EasyFTP

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    Are you putting files on Google Drive you need uploaded to a FTP server? This integration automatically uploads a new file on Google Drive to a FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server of your choosing in EasyFTP. Save steps when providing files to your clients or customers.

    Upload files in EasyFTP for newly caught webhooks

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      Do you need to use an API call to upload a file to a FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server? Then use this Zapier automation to send a URL to a file that can be downloaded and it will automatically upload to your FTP server via EasyFTP. You can now use simple API calls instead of file transfer protocols.

      Upload files in EasyFTP from new emailed attachments

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        Do you need files uploaded to a FTP server, but can't give someone the FTP details? With this Zap in place, all they need to do is attach the file to an email and have it automatically uploaded to the FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server via EasyFTP. Save yourself the hassle of having to coordinate your FTP server details via a manual message.

        Upload new Microsoft OneDrive files to EasyFTP

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          Looking to move files from your OneDrive to an FTP Server? This Zap can help. Once active, this integration automatically uploads files to a FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server via EasyFTP as soon as they're added to Microsoft OneDrive.

          Upload new Microsoft Outlook attachments to EasyFTP

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            Do you receive files via Microsoft Outlook and need them uploaded to a FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server? Have them automatically uploaded to your FTP server with this Zapier automation and EasyFTP. Eliminate the manual work of downloading the files and opening up your FTP client to upload.

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