DeskShare Auto FTP Manager – Automated FTP, SFTP & FTPS File Transfer Software

DeskShare Auto FTP Manager is an advanced FTP, SFTP and FTPS client for automating, scheduling, synchronizing, and managing file transfers between computers and remote servers.

Designed for businesses, IT administrators, developers, and users with recurring file-transfer requirements, Auto FTP Manager can automatically upload and download files according to predefined rules and schedules. It supports PC-to-server, PC-to-PC, and server-to-server transfer workflows.

Core Capabilities

• Automated File Transfers – Automatically upload, download, move, and synchronize files and folders.
• Scheduled FTP Transfers – Run transfers hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, at application launch, or when a monitored folder changes.
• SFTP Support – Transfer files securely using SFTP.
• FTPS Support – Connect to FTP servers using FTP over SSL.
• Server-to-Server Transfers – Transfer files directly between supported FTP servers.
• File Synchronization – Synchronize files and directories between different locations.
• Command-Line Support – Execute automated transfer profiles from scripts and command-line workflows.

Automated FTP Transfers

Auto FTP Manager uses Automated Transfer Profiles to define which files and folders should be transferred and what actions should be performed.

Profiles can automate recurring workflows without requiring users to manually connect to servers and transfer files each time.

• Automatic file uploads
• Automatic file downloads
• Folder synchronization
• Scheduled file transfers
• File movement between locations
• Automated file deletion and renaming
• Post-transfer actions

FTP, FTPS & SFTP Support

Auto FTP Manager supports standard and secure file-transfer protocols for connecting to different server environments.

• FTP – Standard File Transfer Protocol.
• FTPS – FTP over SSL for encrypted FTP connections.
• SFTP – Secure File Transfer Protocol for encrypted file transfers over SSH.

Scheduled File Transfers

The built-in scheduler allows transfer profiles to run automatically according to predefined schedules. Scheduled transfers operate through a Windows task service to help ensure transfers execute at the configured time.

• Hourly
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• On application launch
• On folder change

Watch Folder Automation

Watch Folder functionality can automatically start an Automated Transfer Profile when changes are detected within a monitored folder.

This is useful for workflows where newly created or modified files need to be transferred automatically to an FTP or SFTP server.

File & Folder Synchronization

Auto FTP Manager can synchronize directories between local computers and remote locations according to configurable transfer rules.

• Synchronize local and remote directories
• Transfer newer files
• Compare file sizes
• Maintain destination directories
• Include or exclude selected files
• Synchronize recurring business data

Advanced File Transfer Filters

Advanced filtering allows administrators to control exactly which files and folders are included in an automated transfer.

• Filter by filename
• Wildcard filename matching
• Filter by file type
• Filter by file size
• Filter by modification date
• Include selected files and folders
• Exclude selected files and subfolders

PC-to-FTP Server Transfers

Auto FTP Manager can automatically transfer files between a Windows computer and an FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server.

This is suitable for website publishing, data exchange, backups, report uploads, application data transfers, and other recurring server-based workflows.

Server-to-Server FTP Transfers

Auto FTP Manager supports direct server-to-server transfers using Site-to-Site FXP where supported, allowing data to be moved between FTP servers without first downloading the files to the local computer.

PC-to-PC File Transfers

Auto FTP Manager also supports file transfers between computers on a local network. Users can configure permitted folders and drives and transfer files between supported PCs running Auto FTP Manager.

Explorer-Style File Manager

The integrated Quick Connect File Manager provides a familiar Windows Explorer-style interface for manually managing files on local computers and remote FTP servers.

• Drag-and-drop file transfers
• Copy files
• Move files
• Rename files
• Delete files
• Open and edit remote files
• Multiple simultaneous File Manager windows
• Transfer queue management

Multiple FTP Connections

Auto FTP Manager is multi-threaded and can connect to multiple FTP servers simultaneously. File transfers can continue in the background while users perform other tasks.

Multiple transfer channels can also be used to improve transfer throughput in supported environments.

Automatic Reconnect & Resume

If a connection is interrupted, Auto FTP Manager can automatically reconnect and resume supported transfers. This is useful when transferring large files or operating automated transfers over network connections that may occasionally be interrupted.

Proxy Server Support

Auto FTP Manager supports several proxy configurations for organizations where FTP connections must pass through a corporate or network proxy.

• FTP Proxy
• HTTP Proxy
• SOCKS4 Proxy
• SOCKS5 Proxy
• Profile-specific proxy configuration

Command-Line Automation

Auto FTP Manager provides a command-line interface for executing Automated Transfer Profiles from scripts or other automated processes.

A specified profile can run in the background without opening the normal graphical application window, making command-line operation useful for scripted and administrative workflows.

Transfer Logs & Reports

Auto FTP Manager records file-transfer activity to help administrators monitor automated workflows and identify failed transfers.

• Detailed transfer logs
• Automated transfer history
• Save transfer reports to a PC
• Save reports to an FTP server
• Email transfer reports
• Generate reports when transfers complete
• Generate reports when transfers fail

Pre-Transfer & Post-Transfer Actions

Automated workflows can include actions before or after a scheduled transfer.

• Run a program before starting a transfer
• Execute configured transfer actions
• Close the application after transfer completion
• Shut down the computer after transfer completion
• Rename files after successful transfer
• Delete files after successful transfer

Typical Use Cases

• Automated FTP uploads
• Scheduled SFTP transfers
• Secure FTPS file transfers
• Website file publishing
• Automated server backups
• File and folder synchronization
• Daily report transfers
• EDI and business data exchange
• Automated data exports
• Server-to-server file migration
• Transfer of application-generated files
• Automated transfer of files from monitored folders

Benefits

• Reduces repetitive manual FTP tasks
• Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP
• Automates recurring uploads and downloads
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supports folder-change triggered transfers
• Advanced file and folder filtering
• Supports server-to-server transfers
• Automatic reconnect and transfer resume
• Command-line support for scripted workflows
• Detailed transfer logs and reporting
• Supports multiple simultaneous server connections

Supported Platforms

• Microsoft Windows 11
• Microsoft Windows 10
• Microsoft Windows 8
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2012

Ideal For

• IT administrators
• System administrators
• Web administrators
• Developers
• Small and medium businesses
• Organizations exchanging files with customers or suppliers
• Businesses requiring scheduled SFTP transfers
• Organizations automating recurring file-transfer workflows

Licensing

• Commercial licensing is available for Auto FTP Manager.
• A free trial is available for evaluation before purchase.
• A serial number is supplied after purchase to activate the trial installation to the full version.
• Volume licensing options may be available for multiple-license requirements.

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