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SFTP Backup Storage

Simple, secure file transfers with SFTP. Back up photos, documents, and any files from virtually any device or application. Works with desktop clients, mobile apps, scripts, and automated tools - all stored in GDPR-compliant German datacenters.

Key Advantages

Universal Compatibility

  • ✅ Works with any SFTP client
  • ✅ Mobile app support (iOS & Android)
  • ✅ Desktop clients (FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck)
  • ✅ Script and automation friendly

Secure by Design

  • 🔒 SSH encrypted transfers
  • 🔑 SSH key authentication
  • 🇪🇺 GDPR-compliant storage
  • 📜 German datacenter location

Setup Guide

Command Line


# Connect to your backup storage
sftp customer@host

# Upload files
sftp> put /path/to/local/file.zip
sftp> put -r /path/to/folder

# Download files
sftp> get remote-file.zip
sftp> get -r remote-folder

Quick Start:

  • Upload your SSH public key via dashboard
  • Connect using your credentials
  • Start uploading files immediately

Desktop & Mobile Clients


Host: your-host.remote-backups.com
Port: 22
Protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer)
Username: your-username
Authentication: SSH Key (recommended)

Popular Clients:

  • FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck (Desktop)
  • Termius, FTPManager (Mobile)
  • Any app supporting SFTP

Security Features

Encrypted Transport

All transfers encrypted via SSH protocol - your data is protected in transit

Access Control

SSH key authentication with optional password protection for keys

Compliance

BSI-Grundschutz compliant infrastructure in German datacenters

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SFTP FAQ

You can use any application that supports the SFTP protocol:

  • Desktop: FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck, Transmit
  • Mobile: Termius, FTPManager, Secure ShellFish
  • Command Line: sftp, scp, rsync over SSH
  • Programming: Any SFTP library (paramiko, ssh2, etc.)

Yes! Many mobile apps support SFTP for photo and file backup. Simply configure the app with your SFTP credentials and set up automatic or manual uploads of your photos and files.

All SFTP transfers are encrypted using the SSH protocol. For additional security, you can encrypt your files before uploading. Data at rest is stored on encrypted storage infrastructure.