# The simplest way to set up secure file transfers for Microsoft Windows Servers Connect Windows Servers to cloud storage and securely transfer files between an on-prem environment and cloud platforms by installing our file server agent. [Start your free trial →](/content/connectors/windows-server/index.html) [Read docs →](https://docs.couchdrop.io/connections/connect-storage/windows-mac-file-server) Instant access • 14 day free trial • No card required “Couchdrop is very easy to setup and maintain. The solution just works. Once you hooked up your cloud storage and mounted it to an endpoint, all you need to do is give access to your SFTP users within the interface. That's it. You're done.” 4.9 on G2 Verified User in Financial Services – G2 Review “Couchdrop takes a legacy method of transfering files and puts a modern spin on it. I love how I can literally put an SFTP front end on basically ANY cloud storage platform. ” 4.9 on G2 Matthew O. - Snr Product Manager – G2 Review “Couchdrop gives us the flexibility to use whatever back-end storage provider that we want. For example, we are using an S3-based service with immutability turned on, so we can support legacy protocols with the latest in data protection.” 4.9 on G2 Scott S. - Director – G2 Review “Couchdrop allows our newer tech stack based on real-time events to work with our customer's older tech stacks that are dependent on SFTP. Additionally, it's great that I don't have to manage an SFTP server, SSH keys, and training of our teams to interact with data we receive from our customers.” 4.9 on G2 Joel F. - CTO – G2 Review “Couchdrop integrates seamlessly with our own cloud storage provider, creating instant efficiency gains for our internal employees while simultaneously making uploads simple & easy, with full security for our clients.” 4.9 on G2 Marcus – G2 Review ## Install the Couchdrop agent to augment your server with SFTP capabilities By installing the low-resource Couchdrop agent directly on the Windows Server, you can connect your file server to Couchdrop’s infrastructure as a secure transfer endpoint. ### SFTP to Windows Servers Connect Windows Servers to your Couchdrop cloud SFTP server to securely transfer files from any system directly to your server. External parties can then connect to the server using SFTP clients like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP with granular permissions and access levels to download and/or upload files directly to a folder on your server. [More about Cloud SFTP server →](/content/cloud-sftp?hsLang=en/index.html) ### Secure web portal for document collection to Windows Servers Generate secure, branded web portals where users can securely upload files directly to a directory on your server without access to the server itself. Accept multiple files and add optional form fields to collect additional metadata and create individual subfolders for each submission to customize how files arrive. [More about document collection →](/content/upload-links?hsLang=en/index.html) ### Extract and save email attachments to Windows Servers Create dedicated email addresses that automatically extract and save email attachments to a folder on the Windows Server. Update the email recipient to the mailbox address in your or your partners’ automated systems to automatically email files to the server. [More about secure mailboxes →](/content/mailboxes?hsLang=en/index.html) ### Share files from a Windows Server with other users Share files from the server without sharing server access. Share the files directly or upload files to a secure temporary location in hosted storage where external parties can download them using a secure sharing link. Add optional security settings like password protection and one-time usage for further protection. [More about file sharing →](/content/shared-links?hsLang=en/index.html) ## THOUSANDS OF ORGANIZATIONS SIMPLIFY AND SCALE SECURE FILE TRANSFERS WITH COUCHDROP ## Connect a Windows Server to Couchdrop in our interactive demo ### How to connect a Windows Server to Couchdrop Run through how to integrate an on-prem or virtual Windows Server with Couchdrop in this interactive demo. How to connect a Windows Server to Couchdrop ## Frequently asked questions What are the basic requirements to run Couchdrop’s Windows Server connector? The basic requirements to run Couchdrop’s Windows Server connector are that the server needs to be running Windows 10 or above, be able to be installed from an administrator account, and have the ability for remote access via RDP or a suitable VM. For connections involving your own infrastructure, you’ll also need to have a reliable internet connection with enough bandwidth to handle your file transfers. What protocols does the Windows Server connector support? Couchdrop’s Windows Server connector supports the same protocols as any other platform. Once you install the agent on the file server, you can transfer files via FTP/S, SFTP, AS2, or S3. Can Couchdrop access files on NAS devices? Yes, Couchdrop can access files on NAS devices, as long as the devices are on the same network as the server that has the file server agent installed. Is it possible to use the Windows Server connector with a proxy configuration? Yes, it is possible to use Couchdrop’s Windows Server connector with a proxy configuration. However, it requires some manual configuration as detailed in Proxy Configuration. Am I able to let external users access files remotely on my on-prem file server? Yes, letting external users access files remotely that are on your on-prem file server is a primary use case for the Windows Connector. You can set a specific directory on the server as the root and then add external users with granular access controls to allow them to SFTP into the directory. Why Couchdrop? ## Couchdrop is the simple, secure way to transfer files to and from Windows Servers Securely transfer files with the cloud-native modern file transfer platform that is simple, secure, and easy to use. ### Instant deployment with zero infrastructure Couchdrop is completely in the cloud with no infrastructure management and no VMs to worry about. ### No temporary storage, no files stored Couchdrop works as a pipe to securely move data from one platform to another with end-to-end encryption. There’s no temporary storage layer and Couchdrop never stores the files at any point. ### Any protocol, any storage platform Use your on-prem server as an endpoint to securely transfer files from any system that supports FTP/S, SFTP, AS2, or S3 connections. ### Automate secure file transfers Create secure transfer workflows involving your server without code. Choose from multiple event-based triggers or run automations on a set schedule. ## Secure by design with end-to-end encryption - Continuous infrastructure scanning - Enterprise-grade security controls - No user files stored ## Try the modern file transfer platform built for the cloud Get instant access to Couchdrop with a 14-day free trial with no credit card or sales call required or book a personalized demo with our infrastructure experts.