# SFTPGo — Self-Hosted Secure File Transfer Server

> SFTPGo is a full-featured SFTP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP/S file server written in Go, supporting virtual folders, multiple storage backends including S3 and GCS, and a web admin interface for user and quota management.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# SFTPGo — Self-Hosted Secure File Transfer Server

## Quick Use
```bash
# Install via Docker
docker run --name sftpgo -p 8080:8080 -p 2022:2022 \
  -v /srv/sftpgo/data:/srv/sftpgo/data \
  -v /srv/sftpgo/home:/home \
  drakkan/sftpgo
# Web admin at http://localhost:8080/web/admin
# SFTP on port 2022
```

## Introduction
SFTPGo is a modern, fully-featured file transfer server that supports SFTP, SCP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP/S file sharing. Written in Go, it replaces legacy OpenSSH-based SFTP setups with a secure, performant server that includes a web admin panel, virtual users (no OS accounts needed), and pluggable storage backends.

## What SFTPGo Does
- Serves files via SFTP, SCP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP/S from a single process
- Manages virtual users with quotas, bandwidth limits, and per-directory permissions
- Supports multiple storage backends: local disk, S3, GCS, Azure Blob, and encrypted local
- Provides a web admin panel and REST API for user and configuration management
- Triggers event actions (webhooks, scripts, email) on file upload, download, or deletion

## Architecture Overview
SFTPGo is a single Go binary with an event-driven architecture. Each protocol (SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, HTTP) runs as a listener sharing a common virtual filesystem layer. User data is stored in SQLite, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. The virtual filesystem abstraction maps user home directories to any storage backend transparently.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Deploy via Docker, native packages (deb/rpm), or a single binary download
- Configure via sftpgo.json, environment variables, or the web admin UI
- Choose database backend: embedded SQLite for single-node, PostgreSQL for HA
- Set up TLS certificates for FTPS and HTTPS; SFTP uses SSH host keys
- Integrate with external auth via LDAP, HTTP hooks, or PAM modules

## Key Features
- Multi-protocol: SFTP, SCP, FTP/S, WebDAV, HTTP/S from one server
- Virtual users with no OS account requirement and fine-grained permissions
- Storage backends: local, S3, GCS, Azure Blob, SFTP-to-SFTP proxy, encrypted FS
- Event system with webhooks, email notifications, and custom scripts
- Two-factor authentication and IP-based access rules

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **OpenSSH sftp-server** — requires OS users, no web UI; SFTPGo uses virtual users with quotas
- **ProFTPD** — FTP-focused with complex config; SFTPGo is multi-protocol with modern defaults
- **vsftpd** — FTP only, minimal features; SFTPGo adds SFTP, WebDAV, and cloud storage backends
- **Nextcloud** — full collaboration suite; SFTPGo is focused on file transfer protocols
- **MinIO** — S3-only interface; SFTPGo provides traditional file transfer protocols over any backend

## FAQ
**Q: Do I need to create Linux users for each SFTP account?**
A: No. SFTPGo uses virtual users stored in its database. No OS accounts needed.

**Q: Can I use S3 as the storage backend?**
A: Yes. Configure an S3 bucket as a user's home directory or as a virtual folder.

**Q: Does it support public key authentication?**
A: Yes, with per-user authorized keys, certificate auth, and keyboard-interactive methods.

**Q: How do I monitor transfers?**
A: Use the REST API, web admin live connections view, or configure event actions for logging.

## Sources
- https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo
- https://docs.sftpgo.com

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