FTP/SFTP tutorials – backup, video storage and integrations

Practical FTP guides for real-world use — from backups and file sharing to automation and integrations. Including programmatic SFTP access with popular languages like Python, PHP, Java and Bash. You can also browse through our section with small AI generated tips and tricks for FTP hosting.

Choosing the Right Cloud Storage for Cameras

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Navigate choosing cloud storage for your surveillance cameras. This decision tree guides you through FTP, FTPS, SFTP & GDPR compliance. Learn about SFTP keys & EU hosting....

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SFTP & C++: Debunking Common Myths

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Debunking common misconceptions about using SFTP APIs with C++. Learn about key-based authentication, code complexity, control, and security with ftpGrid's storage solutions....

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The Shocking Truth About Business FTP

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Over 60% of businesses still rely on standard FTP. Discover the surprising security risks & inefficiencies, and learn how SFTP and cloud FTP solutions like ftpGrid offer a better w...

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Rapid-Start Backup with Duplicity and ftpGrid

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Automate backups rapidly using Duplicity and ftpGrid's cloud storage. This quick-start guide covers account setup, initial backup configuration, and automation for a reliable backup solution....

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GDPR Camera Cloud Storage: Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls

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Avoid costly GDPR violations with camera cloud storage. Common mistakes include weak encryption, data residency issues, and inadequate access controls. Learn how to secure your sur...

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Cloud Camera Backup Risk Assessment & GDPR Compliance

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Assess the risks of using cloud backup for IP cameras and ensuring GDPR compliance. Learn about potential threats, impact, and mitigation strategies using ftpGrid, including securi...

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Common SFTP Bash Scripting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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Avoid common errors when using SFTP in Bash scripts! Learn about hardcoded credentials, insecure transfer modes, lack of error handling, and more. Secure your file transfers with t...

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The Evolution of File Storage: From FTP to Secure SFTP

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Trace the evolution of file storage from basic FTP to secure SFTP with encryption at rest. Learn about the challenges of FTP, FTPS, and SCP, and discover how a managed SFTP service...

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IP Camera Cloud Backup: A GDPR Risk Assessment

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Assess the risks of using cloud backup for IP cameras, including GDPR compliance. This document outlines threats, impact, and mitigation strategies for secure IP camera cloud storage....

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Automating File Backups with Bash and Cron

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Automate backups from bash scripts using SFTP and cron. Learn how to migrate from basic FTP to secure SFTP using SSH keys and finally leverage a managed FTP/SFTP cloud service like...

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Secure Cloud Storage for NVR Systems

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Tired of unreliable NVR cloud storage? Secure your surveillance footage with ftpGrid. Eliminate DIY headaches with reliable, encrypted storage, robust monitoring, and easy manageme...

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Secure File Transfer Service EU: Risk Assessment & Mitigation

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A risk assessment for businesses utilizing a secure file transfer service EU. Identifies threats like data breaches, insider threats, and compliance violations, and outlines mitig...

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FTP to Cloud Migration: A Developer's Timeline

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Escaping legacy FTP headaches? This timeline outlines the developer's journey to a managed cloud solution like ftpGrid, covering security, automation, and scalability....

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SFTP Cloud Storage for Small Business

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Tired of the headaches of a "hosted FTP server"? Learn why SFTP cloud storage is the modern, secure, and scalable solution for small businesses. Discover how ftpGrid simplifies file sharing....

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Choosing the Right File Transfer Protocol

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Need a secure and reliable file transfer solution? This guide walks you through a decision tree to choose the best protocol: FTP, FTPS, SFTP, or HTTPS sharing. Choose wisely for yo...

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Managed SFTP Server: Secure File Transfers for Small Business

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A managed SFTP server for your small business provides a secure, reliable, and scalable file transfer solution, eliminating the headaches of self-hosting. Like a fleet of dedicated...

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Prioritizing Security: Our Shift to SFTP by Default

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A security misconfiguration led to a service interruption. We learned a valuable lesson: prioritizing security means defaulting to SFTP for the best GDPR compliant file transfer ho...

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Reolink Cloud Alternative: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

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Seeking a Reolink cloud alternative? Avoid these common mistakes: weak passwords, lack of redundancy, bandwidth limitations, manual management, and storage scalability issues. Lear...

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SFTP in C: Building a File Transfer Pipeline

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Learn how to build a robust file transfer pipeline using SFTP in C, leveraging its capabilities for secure automation and integration. Explore the benefits of SFTP over legacy prot...

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EU Compliant Data Backup with ftpGrid

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Simplify EU compliant data backup with ftpGrid. Learn how a security consultant uses ftpGrid to streamline backups, meet GDPR compliance, and offer clients a secure and reliable cl...

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