Secure FTP and SFTP managed cloud
Simple FTP and SFTP Cloud Storage
Using ftpGrid’s Managed Cloud Storage is a great way to get all the power of classic FTP combined with modern secure protocols — without the extra work. No more dealing with certificates, firewalls, server updates or GDPR paperwork.
With ftpGrid, you simply connect, upload, and focus on your business, while we take care of the infrastructure and security.
ftpGrid is a 100% GDPR-compliant global leading hosting provider for FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SCP storage solutions. We offer free startup, secure, scalable cloud infrastructure with fast transfer speeds and advanced access control. Our platform is built for developers, teams, and businesses who need reliable file hosting without the complexity of traditional servers. With easy onboarding, robust logging, and EU-based data centers, ftpGrid ensures full control and compliance for your data transfers.
Why Choose FTP Cloud Storage with ftpGrid?
Multiple protocols
Full support for FTP, FTPS, SFTP and SCP.
Automatic SSL/TLS
Certificates handled by Let’s Encrypt.
GDPR-first hosting
Co-located with Hetzner in Germany, no data leaves the EU.
Public file sharing
Share files using public links with expiration rules.
Simple signup
Create an account in minutes, no credit card required.
Scalable plans
Start small and scale as your storage needs grow.
Use cases:
Automate database dumps or file archives to ftpGrid Video & media storage
Store surveillance footage, large video files, or creative assets Developer workflows
Use FTP or SFTP as a simple Storage API in any programming language File sharing
Securely exchange files with partners without exposing your infrastructure IoT & device data uploads
Collect logs, sensor data, or machine output from devices directly into cloud storage Website content deployment
Push static assets, images, or build artifacts straight to ftpGrid for hosting or distribution Cross-team collaboration
Provide a neutral, secure dropbox for partners, clients, or distributed teams to share files without complex
Why Managed Cloud Storage Beats Self-Hosting
| Feature | ftpGrid managed FTP Hosting | Self-Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes/seconds | Hours/days |
| Security updates | Automatic | Manual |
| SSL/TLS renewal | Automatic (Let’s Encrypt) | Manual |
| User managemen | Web UI | Config files |
| Scalability | Instant upgrade/downgrade | Hardware limits |
| Monitoring | 24/7 included | Requires own setup |
| File management | FTP clients and web UI | Only FTP clients |
| File sharing | Public secure web links and FTP clients | Only FTP clients |
Get started in 6 easy steps
Follow our onboarding guide and be up and running in seconds
Related ressources and information
Want to dive deeper? Explore all ftpGrid features or browse our tutorials for guides on FTP, SFTP, and FTPS.
Popular reads include: Managed FTP hosting, FTPS vs SFTP, and Cloud vs. self-hosting.
Need storage for video surveillance or GDPR-compliant file sharing? See our pages on video storage and file sharing.
SFTP/FTP cloud storage features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| FTP | Supports regular FTP protocol |
| FTPS | Supports explicit FTP with SSL over port 21 |
| SFTP | FTP over SSH tunnel, very secure and highly recommended |
| SCP | SCP command, mostly replaced by SFTP commands |
| HTTPS | Public file sharing using HTTPS, like WeTransfer |
| Password | Although not recommended, we support password based authentication |
| SSH-RSA | Keybased authentication using SSH-RSA |
| ECDSA-SHA2-NISTP256 | Keybased authentication using ECDSA-SHA2-NISTP256 |
| SSH-ED25519 | Keybased authentication using SSH-ED25519 - recommended |
| Multiple accounts | We support up to 500 FTP (SFTP) accounts per customer |
| Quota management | Set per-user storage and bandwidth limits |
| User suspension | Temporarily disable individual accounts without deleting them |
| Audit logging | All transactions are logged using IP and geo-location |
| Monitor storage | Monitor your realtime storage usage vs your quota using graphs |
| Monitor bandwidth | Monitor your realtime bandwidth using graphs |
| Historical storage | View your historical storage usage using graphs |
| FTP account usage | View individual account usage |
| Activity timeline | See all file uploads, downloads, and deletions in audit log |
| API access | Use as cloud storage in most programming languages with SFTP API |
| External backups | Sync or mirror data to external FTP cloud storage like S3 or Dropbox |
| High availability | Redundant architecture with automatic failover |
| Data replication | Data is replicated across multiple regions for reliability |
| Fast CDN | Static downloads and HTTPS shares are served via global CDN |
| GDPR compliant | Hosted in EU with no data scanning, sharing or resale |
| Encryption at rest | All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 |
| Encryption in transit | TLS 1.3 used for all connections |
| Data isolation | Each customer’s data is isolated from others in separate containers |
| Dashboard | Simple web dashboard for managing accounts and usage |
| Email support | Get help directly from the development team |
| Free tier | Try ftpGrid for free with 512MB of storage included |
| Instant setup | Your FTP server is ready within seconds after signup |
| No ads or trackers | We never inject tracking scripts or share analytics data |
Dashboard with statistics at a glance
Create FTP accounts in 5 seconds
Simple account overview
Webbased filebrowser and public file sharing
FTP and SFTP copy/pastable connection tips
Full audit logging on your transactions
Supports dark mode
Flexible Pricing for Secure File Transfer and Cloud Storage
ftpGrid offers scalable FTP, SFTP, FTPS and SCP hosting with secure cloud storage, fast file transfers and full access management. All data is stored in the EU and 100% GDPR compliant – ideal for backups, video surveillance storage, automation and secure file exchange.
Start small and expand as needed - with the click of a button you can expand you storage and account from the free plan with 512Mb, to startup 10Gb → Enterprise 1000Gb.
Free
€0 / Month
Try ftpGrid risk-free — perfect for testing uploads or camera backups
- 512Mb storage
- 1 access account
- 50Gb bandwidth
- Protocols:
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- 1 connection
- Email support
Starter
€19 / Month
Ideal for a few security cameras or a simple automated upload job
- 10Gb storage
- 5 access account
- 100Gb bandwidth
- Protocols:
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- HTTPS*
- 25 connections
- Email support
- Helpdesk
Professional
Most popular
€49 / Month
Great for small businesses with multiple devices or remote locations
- 50Gb storage
- 20 access account
- 2Tb bandwidth
- Protocols:
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- SCP
- HTTPS*
- 100 connections
- Email support
- Helpdesk
- Live chat
Business
€129 / Month
Built for teams and agencies managing larger secure transfers
- 250Gb storage
- 100 access account
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Protocols:
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- SCP
- HTTPS*
- Unlimited connections
- Email support
- Helpdesk
- Live chat
Enterprise
€299 / Month
For organizations that need scale, compliance, and priority support
- 1000Gb storage
- 500 access account
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Protocols:
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- SCP
- HTTPS*
- Unlimited connections
- Email support
- Helpdesk
- Live chat
- Phone support
*) HTTPS lets you share files via public links, like WeTransfer, but GDPR-compliant and without data scanning.
All prices are excluding 25% VAT, where applicable. We charge in Euro (€), but your bank will automatically convert your local currency.
For reference, €9 is approximately $10 – the Euro and US dollar are currently close in value.
Read more about pricing and pricing tiers here.