File Sharing Without WeTransfer: A Business Solution

Published {$created} by Carsten Blum

Many businesses begin file sharing with services like WeTransfer, drawn to their simplicity. However, as organizations grow and deal with sensitive data, the limitations of these services become apparent. Lack of control, security concerns, and branding restrictions often necessitate a more robust solution. This guide explores why businesses need alternatives to WeTransfer and how ftpGrid provides a compliant and feature-rich option.

Addressing the Limitations of WeTransfer

WeTransfer’s ease of use comes at a cost. Businesses often find themselves grappling with issues such as:

• Security Risks: Public WeTransfer links are easily shared and can be intercepted. There’s limited control over download permissions or expiration.
• Compliance Concerns: Industries like finance, healthcare, and legal have strict data handling requirements. WeTransfer’s lack of granular control makes compliance difficult.
• Branding: Links are branded with WeTransfer’s logo, which doesn’t align with professional branding.
• File Size Limits: While increasing, file size limits can still be restrictive for large design files, video projects, or extensive datasets.
• Lack of Auditability: There is limited or no visibility into who accessed files and when, hindering accountability.

These limitations highlight the need for a file-sharing solution that prioritizes security, compliance, and control.

ftpGrid: A Compliant Alternative

ftpGrid offers a significantly improved approach to file sharing, particularly for businesses seeking to move beyond wetransfer. We provide a secure, controlled environment with features designed for compliance and operational efficiency.

• Secure Protocols: ftpGrid supports a range of secure protocols including SFTP (FTP over SSH tunnel), which offers robust encryption and authentication options. We also support FTPS, SCP, and HTTPS. Review our features for protocol details.
• Granular Access Control: Create multiple accounts with read-write (RW) or read-only (RO) permissions, restricting access to specific data. Chroot functionality further limits account access to designated folders.
• Enhanced Security: Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256. TLS 1.3 ensures secure data transmission.
• Comprehensive Auditing: Detailed audit logging tracks all file operations, including IP addresses and geolocation data. This provides full visibility and accountability.
• Compliance Focused: Hosted in the EU, ftpGrid is GDPR compliant and avoids data scanning, sharing, or resale.
• Branding: Unlike services that impose their branding, ftpGrid allows for professional file sharing with a clean, controlled environment.
• Scalability: As your business grows, ftpGrid can scale to accommodate your increasing storage and bandwidth needs. View our pricing to find a plan that fits your needs.
• Ease of Use: The simple web dashboard and instant setup mean your team can start sharing files securely within minutes. For a quick start, check out our FTP/SFTP Cloud Storage Quick Start.

Moving beyond wetransfer with ftpGrid isn’t just about finding an alternative; it’s about establishing a secure and compliant foundation for your file sharing needs.