Introduction
In today's fast-paced digital environment, organizations increasingly rely on automated processes to securely move and share files.
SFTPPlus Managed File Transfer (MFT) software brings robust automation capabilities, including the ability to monitor local or remote files and automatically send them as email attachments. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that need to quickly distribute reports, logs, invoices, or any other critical files without manual intervention.
How SFTPPlus MFT Monitors and Sends Files
SFTPPlus MFT offers a flexible event-driven architecture that can monitor specified locations for file changes, such as the creation of new files, and trigger automatic actions in response. One powerful action that SFTPPlus supports is emailing those newly detected files to designated recipients.
Administrators can configure SFTPPlus to watch specific local or remote directories. The system continuously checks for new, modified, or deleted files based on a defined schedule or in near real-time.
Files can reside on local filesystem or can be retrieved from remote SFTP or FTP servers. You can check our documentation pages for the full list of locations supported by SFTPPlus MFT
SFTPPlus MFT integrates with any standard SMTP servers to securely send emails. This is done by creating a location of type SMTP. You can read more as part of the SMTP location documentation
With the source and destination location defined, the actual rules for the delivery of emails are configured as part of SFTPPlus MFT transfer definition. Check the transfer documentation page for all the available configuration options.
SFTPPlus transfers offer plenty of configuration option to meet your requirements. Below are a few examples:
- On network errors, SFTPPlus MFT will automatically retry the delivery.
- Wait for multiple files and transfer them as a single ZIP archive
- Automatically set the file name based on the current date and time
- Send the files at a particular time or in a particular day
- Archive files on success with archive retention policy that will automatically delete old archived files
Moreover, detailed logs are generated for each event, ensuring full traceability and auditability.
With strong security, detailed audit trails, and powerful automation options, SFTPPlus MFT provides an efficient, scalable way to ensure critical files reach the right people at the right time - every time.
Real-World Use Cases
The practical applications of SFTPPlus MFT's automated email delivery capabilities demonstrate its critical role across various industries. Organizations leverage its secure and reliable file transfer features to enhance operational efficiency, ensure timely dissemination of information, and support regulatory compliance requirements.
Below are a few use cases based inspired by our customers:
- Manufacturers: Distribute production logs or shipping manifests to partners without delay. SFTPPlus can monitor the production logs via remote FTP server and automatically download the logs and send them over email.
- Wholesale: Instantly share updated inventory files with multiple stores. The reports are generated by a database export task and SFTPPlus will automatically deliver the reports as emails.
- Retailers: Send daily sales report from each store to the centralize accounting office. The sales report from each point of sale are compressed in a single ZIP archive and sent as an email on behalf of each store.
Get Expert Help Setting Up Automated File Delivery
Setting up automated file monitoring and emailing with SFTPPlus it's even easier with a little expert guidance. If you'd like assistance configuring automated file delivery to meet your organization's specific needs, the SFTPPlus Support Team is here to help.
Whether you need help designing the right workflow, securing your email integration, or simply want a second set of eyes on your setup, don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is ready to work with you to ensure your automated file transfers are fast, reliable, and secure.
👉 Contact the SFTPPlus Support Team today to get started with your automated file delivery solution!