SFTPGo

Infrastructure128MB+ RAM

Full-featured SFTP, FTP/S, and WebDAV server with web admin UI

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Deploy SFTPGo in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select SFTPGo

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host SFTPGo?

SFTPGo is a full-featured file transfer server supporting SFTP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP/S. Self-hosting gives you a secure file exchange platform for your team or clients without relying on third-party file sharing services.

Support for SFTP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP/S in one server

Web-based admin UI for managing users and virtual folders

Per-user storage quotas and bandwidth limits

Multiple storage backends: local, S3, Google Cloud, Azure

Data transfer notifications and webhook integration

SFTPGo vs Alternatives

SFTPGo vs Traditional FTP server

SFTPGo adds a web admin, virtual folders, quotas, and S3 backend support — far beyond basic FTP.

SFTPGo vs Nextcloud

Nextcloud is a full collaboration suite. SFTPGo is focused on file transfer with SFTP/FTP protocol support for automation.

SFTPGo vs AWS Transfer Family

AWS charges per protocol per hour. SFTPGo supports all protocols with a single self-hosted deployment at zero platform cost.

Why Deploy SFTPGo with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys SFTPGo with the web admin UI enabled and persistent storage for user data and configuration. Start creating SFTP accounts for your team within minutes.

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After Deployment

After deploying SFTPGo with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access web admin UI

Create users and virtual folders

Configure SFTP/FTP clients

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

SFTPGo FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting SFTPGo

How do I deploy SFTPGo with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select SFTPGo from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for SFTPGo?

SFTPGo requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing SFTPGo data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard SFTPGo backup and restore procedures.

How do I update SFTPGo to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest SFTPGo image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is SFTPGo free to self-host?

SFTPGo is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.