Sync FTP Storage to AWS S3 Automatically
Automatically copy or mirror files between ftpGrid, AWS S3 and S3 compatible providers.
Perfect for backups, data pipelines, and long-term storage.
Many teams still rely on FTP servers for automated file delivery, backups, and data exchange. But long-term storage, durability, and analytics often live in AWS.
ftpGrid Cloud Integration lets you automatically sync files between FTP storage and AWS S3 without writing scripts or running cron jobs.
Use it to: Back up FTP files to S3, move processed files into AWS pipelines, archive data to cheaper long-term storage and integrate legacy FTP workflows with modern cloud systems
Read our guide on getting started with FTP to AWS S3 and S3 compatible blob storage on
the tutorials page.
Common use cases
FTP Backup to S3
Automatically copy uploaded files to an S3, or S3 compatible, bucket for long-term storage.
Data pipelines
Move FTP uploads into AWS workflows, analytics tools, or ETL pipelines.
File archiving
Store historical files in S3 while cleaning up FTP storage automatically.
Legacy system integration
Many systems still output files via FTP — syncing to S3 lets you integrate them with modern cloud infrastructure.
What ftpGrid Cloud Integration Can Do
Cloud Integration supports four synchronization modes
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Copy from ftpGrid → external cloud
Files uploaded via FTP/SFTP will automatically be copied to your S3 bucket.
No files are deleted. -
Copy from external cloud → ftpGrid
S3 => ftpGrid
Files uploaded to S3 will be synchronized into your ftpGrid storage. -
Mirror ftpGrid → external cloud
ftpGrid => S3 (mirror)
Files removed from ftpGrid will also be deleted from S3.
This keeps both systems fully synchronized. -
Mirror external cloud → ftpGrid
S3 => ftpGrid (mirror)
The ftpGrid storage becomes an exact mirror of the S3 bucket.
Many teams still rely on FTP servers for automated file delivery, integrations with legacy systems, or scheduled exports from business software. FTP remains a simple and widely supported way to move files between systems. However, modern infrastructure often relies on cloud storage such as AWS S3 for durability, scalability, and integration with analytics or data pipelines. Bridging these two worlds is where FTP to AWS S3 synchronization becomes useful.
With ftpGrid’s FTP to AWS S3 sync feature, you can automatically transfer files between your FTP storage and an S3 bucket without writing scripts or maintaining custom automation. Files can be copied or mirrored in the background as changes happen, allowing teams to integrate traditional FTP workflows with modern cloud storage.
This makes it possible to use ftpGrid as a reliable entry point for files while storing or processing them in AWS. For example, files uploaded by external systems or clients via FTP can automatically be copied to S3 for long-term storage, analytics pipelines, or integration with other AWS services. Instead of building fragile cron jobs or custom scripts, synchronization rules can be configured directly in ftpGrid.
The integration is flexible enough to support several common scenarios. Some teams use it to create automated backups by copying FTP files to S3 for safe storage. Others mirror entire directories to keep FTP storage and S3 buckets synchronized. This can also be combined with cleanup rules so older files are removed from FTP storage once they have been safely transferred to S3, helping reduce storage usage while keeping historical data available in the cloud.
Because AWS S3 is widely used for data lakes, machine learning workflows, and serverless processing, syncing FTP storage to S3 can also act as a bridge between legacy file transfer systems and modern cloud architectures. Systems that only support FTP can continue operating as they always have, while the data becomes instantly available inside AWS.
ftpGrid handles the transfer process in the background, allowing you to keep existing workflows intact while extending them into the cloud. Whether you need a simple FTP backup to S3, automated file distribution to AWS services, or a reliable way to integrate legacy systems with cloud storage, FTP to S3 synchronization provides a practical and scalable solution.