Sync FTP Storage to Azure Blob Storage Automatically

Automatically copy or mirror files between ftpGrid and Azure Blob Storage.
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 Azure. ftpGrid Cloud Integration lets you automatically sync files between FTP storage and Azure Blob Storage without writing scripts or running cron jobs.

Use it to: Back up FTP files to Azure, move processed files into Azure 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 Azure Blob Storage on the tutorials page.

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Common use cases

FTP Backup to Azure

Automatically copy uploaded files to an Azure Blob container for long-term storage.

Data pipelines

Move FTP uploads into Azure workflows, analytics tools, or ETL pipelines.

File archiving

Store historical files in Azure while cleaning up FTP storage automatically.

Legacy system integration

Many systems still output files via FTP — syncing to Azure lets you integrate them with modern cloud infrastructure.

What ftpGrid Cloud Integration Can Do

Cloud Integration supports four synchronization modes

Copy from ftpGrid → external cloud
Files uploaded via FTP/SFTP will automatically be copied to your Azure container.
No files are deleted.
Copy from external cloud → ftpGrid
Azure => ftpGrid
Files uploaded to Azure will be synchronized into your ftpGrid storage.
Mirror ftpGrid → external cloud
ftpGrid => Azure (mirror)
Files removed from ftpGrid will also be deleted from Azure.
This keeps both systems fully synchronized.
Mirror external cloud → ftpGrid
Azure => ftpGrid (mirror)
The ftpGrid storage becomes an exact mirror of the Azure container.

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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 Azure Blob Storage for durability, scalability, and integration with analytics or data pipelines. Bridging these two worlds is where FTP to Azure Blob Storage synchronization becomes useful.

With ftpGrid’s FTP to Azure Blob Storage sync feature, you can automatically transfer files between your FTP storage and an Azure container 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 Azure. For example, files uploaded by external systems or clients via FTP can automatically be copied to Azure for long-term storage, analytics pipelines, or integration with other Azure 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 Azure for safe storage. Others mirror entire directories to keep FTP storage and Azure containers synchronized. This can also be combined with cleanup rules so older files are removed from FTP storage once they have been safely transferred to Azure, helping reduce storage usage while keeping historical data available in the cloud.

Because Azure Blob Storage is widely used for data lakes, machine learning workflows, and serverless processing, syncing FTP storage to Azure 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 Azure.

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 Azure, automated file distribution to Azure services, or a reliable way to integrate legacy systems with cloud storage, FTP to Azure synchronization provides a practical and scalable solution.

FTP hosting features

File sharing & web access
→ HTTPS file sharing	Share files directly via secure HTTPS links, similar to WeTransfer
→ File hosting & sharing	Secure file hosting with browser access for sharing and downloads
→ Fast CDN	Static downloads and HTTPS shares are served via global CDN
Protocols
→ 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
Authentication & access control
→ Password	Although not recommended, we support password based authentication
→ SSH-ED25519	Keybased authentication using SSH-ED25519 - recommended
→ ECDSA-SHA2-NISTP256	Keybased authentication using ECDSA-SHA2-NISTP256
→ SSH-RSA	Keybased authentication using SSH-RSA
→ Access privileges	Create RW (read-write) or RO (read-only) storage accounts
→ Chroot to home directory	Each storage account can be restricted to a specific folder
→ User suspension	Temporarily disable storage accounts without deleting them
Storage & data management
→ Multiple accounts	We support up to 500 FTP (SFTP) accounts per customer
→ Automatic cleanup	Create cleanup rules to periodically delete old files
→ Storage account usage	View individual account usage
Cloud integrations
→ AWS S3 sync	Synchronize your ftpGrid storage to and from AWS S3 storage
→ Azure Blob Storage sync	Synchronize your ftpGrid storage to and from Azure Blob Storage
→ Cloud storage proxy	Use ftpGrid as a synchronization proxy between AWS S3 and Azure Blob
Monitoring & alerts
→ 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
→ Audit logging	All transactions are logged using IP and geo-location
→ Email alerts	Receive email notifications for quota limits or suspicious logins
API & automation
→ API access	Progam storage integration with SFTP API or REST API
Infrastructure
→ High availability	Redundant architecture with automatic failover
→ Data replication	Data is replicated across multiple regions for reliability
Security & compliance
→ 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
→ GDPR compliant	Hosted in EU with no data scanning, sharing or resale
Platform & experience
→ Dashboard	Simple web dashboard for managing accounts and usage
→ Instant setup	Your FTP server is ready within seconds after signup
→ Email support	Get help directly from the development team
→ Free tier	Try ftpGrid for free with 100MB of storage included
→ 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

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Simple, predictable pricing

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Pay for what you use - no surprises. Upgrade anytime as your usage grows.
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Free

€0 / Month

Features

CAPACITY:

100Mb storage
1Gb bandwidth
4 connections

ACCESS:

1 FTP account

features:

Audit log
Public link share

Support and data:

Helpdesk
No data mining. Ever.

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Starter

€19 / Month

Features

CAPACITY:

10Gb storage
300Gb bandwidth
30 connections

ACCESS:

5 FTP account
Chroot account
RW & RO accounts

features:

AWS S3 integration
Azure Blob integration
Auto cleanup rules
Audit log
Public link share

Support and data:

Helpdesk
Email support
No data mining. Ever.

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Professional

€49 / Month

Features

CAPACITY:

50Gb storage
3Tb bandwidth
60 connections

ACCESS:

20 FTP account
Chroot account
RW & RO accounts

features:

AWS S3 integration
Azure Blob integration
Auto cleanup rules
Audit log
Public link share
File hosting & sharing

Support and data:

Helpdesk
Email support
No data mining. Ever.

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Business

€129 / Month

Features

CAPACITY:

250Gb storage
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited connections

ACCESS:

100 FTP account
Chroot account
RW & RO accounts

features:

AWS S3 integration
Azure Blob integration
Auto cleanup rules
Audit log
Public link share
File hosting & sharing

Support and data:

Helpdesk
Email support
No data mining. Ever.

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Enterprise

€299 / Month

Features

CAPACITY:

1000Gb storage
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited connections

ACCESS:

500 FTP account
Chroot account
RW & RO accounts

features:

AWS S3 integration
Azure Blob integration
Auto cleanup rules
Audit log
Public link share
File hosting & sharing
Team members

Support and data:

Helpdesk
Email support
Phone support
No data mining. Ever.

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