WS_FTP Server

Manage secure, auditable file transfers

Moving sensitive files between users, systems and external partners creates exposure to interception, unauthorised access and missed audit requirements. Teams need protocol flexibility, central control and clear logs to reduce risk when data crosses network boundaries.

WS_FTP Server provides multi‑protocol transfer with enforced authentication, access controls, encryption in transit, audit logging, SCP2 and LDAP/Microsoft AD integration. It also supports virtual servers, remote administration and failover to maintain availability and operational control.

Where WS_FTP Server is used

Securely exchanging large files with suppliers, customers or third parties while retaining an auditable record of who transferred what and when. Organisations often deploy it where partners require SFTP, FTPS or HTTPS access alongside internal systems.

Providing centralised, visible control of file activity across on‑prem and hybrid estates, integrating with existing AD/LDAP identities, and adding failover where transfer continuity is business‑critical.

Fits within these solutions

Secure File Transfer

Managed File Transfer

Delivery & deployment

On-Premises Software

Suitable environments

Suited to mid‑sized and large organisations operating on‑premises or in hybrid estates, especially where strict audit requirements and frequent external partner exchanges demand centralised control and AD/LDAP integration.

Benefits

Protect data in transit

Encryption and secure protocols reduce the risk of interception during transfer.

Centralised administration

Central management and visibility reduce operational friction and oversight gaps.

Auditable transfers

Audit logs provide a record of transfer activity for investigations and reporting.

Reuse existing identities

LDAP/AD integration lets teams enforce existing identity and access policies.

Safer partner sharing

Granular permissions and protocol choices reduce exposure when working with third parties.

Improved availability

Failover support reduces downtime for business‑critical file services.

Capabilities

Multi‑protocol transfers

Hosts FTP, SFTP/SSH, FTPS and HTTPS to move files between users and systems.

LDAP/AD authentication

Integrates with LDAP and Microsoft AD for user authentication and identity reuse.

Granular access controls

Apply user and group permissions for uploading, downloading and file operations.

Encryption in transit

Protects data on the wire using SSH, FTPS or HTTPS protocols.

Audit logging

Provides administrative visibility and audit logs of transfer activity.

SCP2 support

Includes Secure Copy (SCP2) as an additional secure transfer option.

Virtual server support

Supports virtual servers to segregate and manage multiple transfer domains.

Failover support

Failover capabilities maintain service availability for critical transfers.

Applications

External partner transfers

Securely exchange files with suppliers and customers while retaining audit trails.

Support audit requirements

Use audit logs and central control to demonstrate and investigate transfer activity.

On‑prem and hybrid estates

Deploy on‑premises or in hybrid environments where cloud‑only services are unsuitable.

Enterprise identity integration

Integrate with LDAP/Microsoft AD to apply existing user and group policies to transfers.

Critical transfer uptime

Configure failover to ensure continuity for time‑sensitive file flows.

Browser‑based transfers

Provide HTTPS web transfer options for partners who need browser upload and download access.