Introduction

SFTPPlus MFT offers broad protocol support on both the server and client sides, enabling integration with various platforms, cloud services, and partner systems.

In this article, we highlight the protocols supported by SFTPPlus MFT, categorized by server-side and client-side roles.

Diagram of supported file transfer protocols

Server-Side Protocols

When acting as a server, SFTPPlus MFT listens for incoming connections and allows users, partners, and systems to upload or download files using a range of secure and legacy protocols.

Supported Protocols:

  • 📁 FTP - Standard file transfer protocol.
  • 🔐 FTPS (Explicit & Implicit) - FTP over SSL/TLS for encrypted sessions.
  • 🔒 SFTP - SSH-based file transfer with secure authentication.
  • ⚙️ SCP - Secure file copy over SSH.
  • 🌐 HTTPS - Web-based file access with encryption.
  • 📂 WebDAV - Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning protocol.
  • 📦 AS2 - Secure B2B file transfer with MDN support.
  • 🔗 HTTP REST API - For automating file interactions and integration with applications.

These protocols enable secure, standards-compliant file access for a variety of external and internal users.

Client-Side Protocols

In client mode, SFTPPlus MFT can initiate connections to external systems, pushing or pulling files as part of scheduled jobs or automated workflows.

Supported Protocols:

  • 📁 FTP - Legacy support for basic file transfers.
  • 🔐 FTPS (Implicit & Explicit) - Secure version of FTP.
  • 🔒 SFTP - SSH-based transfers for encrypted sessions.
  • 🌐 HTTPS - Secure push and pull over the web.
  • 📂 WebDAV - Push/pull support for document stores.
  • 📦 AS2 - Send documents to B2B partners with MDNs.
  • 🧩 SharePoint Online - Integration via Microsoft Graph API.
  • 📨 Exchange Online - Send files via email using Microsoft Graph API.
  • ☁️ Azure Files - Upload/download support for Azure-based file shares.
  • 🪣 Azure Blob Storage - Object storage support for file archiving and retrieval.
  • ✉️ SMTP - Send files as email attachments.

This wide range of protocols makes SFTPPlus MFT a flexible automation tool that can interact with both legacy systems and modern cloud environments.

Final Thoughts

Whether you need to support traditional FTP workflows, enable encrypted transfers, or integrate with cloud services, SFTPPlus MFT provides robust protocol coverage to meet your needs.

By offering comprehensive support on both the server and client sides, it empowers organizations to build secure, automated, and scalable file transfer solutions.

👉 Contact our dedicated SFTPPlus support team for personalized help and consultancy tailored to your specific needs and environment. We're here to ensure a smooth and successful integration.