Getting Started with FTP Cloud Storage

Published {$created} by Carsten Blum

When you think of FTP cloud storage, you want something that’s easy, secure, and fast to get running. That’s exactly what ftpGrid provides. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the first steps: from creating your account to uploading your first file.

By the end, you’ll see how simple it is to use ftpGrid’s managed cloud storage without worrying about servers, certificates, or compliance.

Step 1: Create Your ftpGrid Account

Head over to our signup page and create a free account. If in doubt about the process of signing up, you can follow our easy 6 step onboarding guide. This guide also covers creating your first FTP account, which you need in step 2 below.

No credit card required. You can upgrade or downgrade plans later depending on your needs.

Step 2: Connect With Your Favorite Client

ftpGrid supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and SCP, so you can use almost any tool you like.

Two popular options:

• FileZilla (GUI client)

  • Enter your ftpGrid hostname, username, and password.

  • Choose SFTP (recommended) or FTP/FTPS.

  • Click Quickconnect.

• lftp (command line)

lftp -u your_username,your_password sftp://edge1.ftpgrid.com

Step 3: Upload Your First File

Once connected, create a simple test file and upload it:

• On Linux/macOS:

echo "Hello from ftpGrid!" > hello.txt 
lftp -u your_username,your_password sftp://edge1.ftpgrid.com -e "put hello.txt -o /uploads/hello.txt; bye"

• On Windows (FileZilla):Drag hello.txt into the /uploads directory in your ftpGrid connection window.

Step 4: Verify Your File

Log back in with your client and list files in /uploads. You should see hello.txt. Congratulations — you’ve just set up FTP cloud storage with ftpGrid!

Why ftpGrid Cloud Storage?

• Managed for you: no servers, no patches, no certificates.

• GDPR-compliant: hosted in Germany, with encryption at rest and in transit.

• Protocol flexibility: FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP all in one place.

Next Steps

Now that you’ve uploaded your first file, you can:

• Automate database backups.

• Store large video or image assets.

• Use ftpGrid as a developer-friendly Storage API.

Learn more about all the benefits on our FTP Cloud Storage page.

And if you haven’t already: Create your free account today →