Managed File Transfer ​

Workato Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a standards-based, enterprise-grade solution for secure, automated, and scalable file transfers. MFT includes built-in encryption, scheduling, monitoring, and embedded SFTP and FTP(s) servers.

Transfer flows ​

Transfer flows automate file exchanges with built-in processing, scheduling, and error handling. Refer to the following documentation for more information:

Transfer flows: Define where to pick up and deliver files.

Pre-processing: Configure pre-processing steps such as encryption and decryption with PGP, compression and decompression, and file renaming.

Post-processing: Configure post-processing steps such as file deletion.

Schedule transfers: Configure time-based schedules for transfers flows.

Error handling and retries: Configure attempts and delays for automatic retries.

Monitor transfer activity: View run history with success and failure status, detailed timelines for each transfer, and performance analytics.

Alerts and notifications: Configure notifications for transfer failures, successful completions, and schedule inactivity.

File servers ​

File servers provide managed SFTP and FTP(s) endpoints for secure file exchange with partners and systems. Refer to the following documentation for more information:

Workato SFTP server: Connect to encrypted file transfer endpoints at sftp.workato.com. You can create accounts, set folder permissions, and configure authentication with SSH keys or passwords.

Workato FTP(s) server: Connect to systems that require FTP-based file transfer.

Monitor server activity: Track connection attempts, authentication events, file operations, and user activity.