Managed FTP/SFTP cloud hosting
Managed FTP Hosting – Secure, Reliable, and Hassle-Free File Transfers
Running your own FTP server can be time-consuming and risky — managing certificates, configuring firewalls, handling user permissions, and keeping security patches up-to-date. ftpGrid’s Managed FTP Hosting takes care of all of that for you, so you can focus on your work instead of server admin. Whether you need FTP, FTPS, or SFTP, ftpGrid delivers enterprise-grade security and zero-maintenance hosting, all in the cloud.
No Server Maintenance
Forget about OS updates, SSL renewals, and downtime worries. Our platform runs on a secure, redundant infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring.
Built-In TLS & SSH Security
ftpGrid support both FTPS (explicit TLS) and SFTP (SSH-based), with automatic Let’s Encrypt certificates or custom SSL setups.
Accessible Anywhere
Works seamlessly across office networks, VPN connections, and firewalled environments with passive FTP and SFTP support.
Predictable Costs
Transparent monthly pricing. No surprise bandwidth or storage fees.
Use cases:
files with clients using public links Enterprises with
strict compliance requirements Software vendors needing
a secure delivery channel Teams that want FTP/SFTP without
the complexity of self-hosting Private and professional
surveillance camera storage FTP/SFTP based API for cloud storage
without privacy or GDPR concerns
Managed ftpGrid FTP Hosting vs. 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
For more information, read about all
our features here.
You can read tutorials and guides about using the various FTP protocols
on our tutorials page
, where we cover subjects such as differences between FTP, SFTP and FTPS, and much more.
Read related tutorial blog posts:
guide to managed FTP/SFTP hosting,
FTPS vs SFTP,
cloud vs. self hosting and
ftpGrid cloud as WeTransfer alternative.
We have features made specifically for video surveillance storage, which you can read about on our
dedicated surveillance storage page
.
ftpGrid fully supports public file sharing features, read about our
secure GDPR compliant file sharing here
.
Managed FTP hosting 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 |
| No data harvesting | We never mine, track, or sell your 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
Built for Professionals. Priced with Integrity.
ftpGrid is a secure, enterprise-grade file storage platform built for professionals who value reliability, compliance, and integrity. Your data is stored exclusively in the EU, fully GDPR-compliant, and never mined, tracked, or sold — ever.
| Why it matters | What you get with ftpGrid |
| Privacy-first by design | No analytics, tracking scripts, or data mining — ever. Your files stay yours, always. |
| 100% European engineered & hosted | Built and operated entirely within the EU for full GDPR compliance and data sovereignty. |
| Professional-grade reliability | Encrypted FTPS, SFTP, SCP & HTTPS access with dedicated bandwidth and enterprise uptime. |
Free
€0 / Month
Try ftpGrid risk-free — perfect for testing uploads or camera backups
- 512Mb storage
- 1 access account
- 30Gb 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
- 300Gb 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
- 3Tb 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
When you choose ftpGrid, you’re choosing more than storage, you’re choosing privacy, integrity, and full control. We run 100% on European-owned infrastructure, with no tracking, ads, or analytics, and we’ll never sell your data.
Read more about pricing and plans here.
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.