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Integrate.io offers a large and growing catalog of pre-built connectors with robust SFTP integration capabilities, providing data teams with comprehensive ETL, ELT, CDC, and file transfer functionality. This guide explores the top 15 SFTP connectors available on the platform, covering both scenarios where SFTP serves as a data source and destination for secure file-based data integration.

1. SFTP to Amazon Redshift

Transform file-based data into analytical insights by loading SFTP files directly into Amazon Redshift for enterprise data warehousing.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/amazon-redshift/

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Amazon Redshift

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ Redshift)

  • Authentication: SSH key pairs and password authentication

  • File Formats: CSV, JSON, TSV, fixed-width, XML support

  • Pattern Matching: Regex and wildcard file selection

  • Compression: GZIP, ZIP, and BZIP2 decompression

  • Schema Detection: Automatic column type inference

  • Error Recovery: Configurable retry logic with exponential backoff

  • Performance: Parallel file processing with configurable thread counts

2. SFTP to Snowflake

Seamlessly migrate file-based data to Snowflake's cloud data platform with automatic schema evolution and CDC capabilities. Learn more at https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/snowflake/

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Snowflake

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ Snowflake)

  • Stage Management: Automatic internal stage creation and cleanup

  • File Monitoring: Real-time detection of new and modified files

  • Incremental Loading: Timestamp-based file processing

  • Data Types: Automatic mapping to Snowflake native types

  • Virtual Warehouses: Dynamic warehouse sizing for cost optimization

  • Encryption: Client-side encryption before staging

  • Batch Processing: Configurable micro-batch intervals

3. SFTP to Google BigQuery

Load structured and semi-structured files from SFTP servers into BigQuery for advanced analytics and machine learning. Explore the complete integration catalog.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/google-big-query/

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Google BigQuery

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ BigQuery)

  • Authentication: Service account JSON key management

  • Streaming Insert: Real-time data ingestion option

  • Partitioning: Automatic table partitioning by date

  • Schema Evolution: Dynamic schema updates without downtime

  • Cost Control: Batch loading to minimize streaming costs

  • Location Support: Multi-region dataset compatibility

4. SFTP to Salesforce

Enrich Salesforce CRM with file-based data from SFTP servers for comprehensive customer data management. Check out the Salesforce integration guide.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/salesforce/

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Salesforce

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ Salesforce)

  • Bulk API: Optimized for large-volume data loads

  • Object Mapping: Support for standard and custom objects

  • Field Matching: Intelligent field mapping with validation

  • Upsert Logic: External ID support for data synchronization

  • Error Handling: Row-level error reporting with remediation

  • Governor Limits: Automatic API limit management

5. SFTP to PostgreSQL

Import file-based data into PostgreSQL databases for operational analytics and application development. View PostgreSQL documentation.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP → PostgreSQL

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ PostgreSQL)

  • Connection Security: SSL/TLS encryption with certificate validation

  • Transaction Control: ACID-compliant batch operations

  • Data Operations: Insert, update, upsert with conflict resolution

  • Type Casting: Automatic data type conversion

  • Performance: Connection pooling and bulk COPY operations

  • Schema Management: Automatic table creation and updates

  • Monitoring: Query performance tracking

6. SFTP to MySQL

Transfer files from SFTP servers to MySQL databases with comprehensive data transformation capabilities. Explore MySQL integration options.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP → MySQL

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ MySQL)

  • Version Support: MySQL 5.6+ and MariaDB compatibility

  • Character Encoding: UTF-8 and multi-byte character support

  • Bulk Loading: LOAD DATA INFILE optimization

  • Index Management: Automatic index creation recommendations

  • Replication: Binary log support for downstream systems

  • Connection Types: Direct and SSH tunnel connections

  • Error Recovery: Transaction rollback on failures

7. SFTP to MongoDB

Bridge file-based systems with MongoDB's document database through intelligent schema mapping and transformation.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/mongodb/

  • Data Flow: SFTP → MongoDB

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ MongoDB)

  • Document Creation: Automatic JSON document generation

  • Atlas Support: Native MongoDB Atlas connectivity

  • Authentication: SCRAM and X.509 certificate support

  • Sharding: Automatic sharded collection support

  • Data Types: Complex type handling (arrays, nested objects)

  • Write Concern: Configurable durability guarantees

  • Performance: Bulk write operations optimization

8. SFTP to Amazon S3

Archive and stage files from SFTP servers to S3 for data lake architectures and backup strategies.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/amazon-s3/

  • Data Flow: SFTP ↔ Amazon S3

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ Amazon S3)

  • AWS Integration: IAM role-based authentication

  • Multipart Upload: Large file handling with resumability

  • Storage Classes: Intelligent tiering support

  • Encryption: Server-side encryption with KMS

  • Versioning: S3 versioning compatibility

  • Lifecycle Rules: Integration with S3 lifecycle policies

  • Cross-Region: Multi-region replication support

9. SFTP to Azure Blob Storage

Synchronize files between SFTP servers and Azure Blob Storage for cloud-native data processing. Learn about Azure integrations here: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/microsoft-azure-blob-storage/.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP ↔ Azure Blob Storage

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ Azure Blob Storage)

  • Authentication: SAS tokens and Azure AD support

  • Container Management: Automatic container creation

  • Blob Types: Block, append, and page blob support

  • Access Tiers: Hot, cool, and archive tier management

  • Encryption: Client-side and server-side encryption

  • CDN Integration: Azure CDN compatibility

  • Performance: Parallel upload optimization

10. SFTP to Google Cloud Storage

Transfer files between SFTP servers and Google Cloud Storage for multi-cloud data strategies.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/google-cloud-storage/sftp/

  • Data Flow: SFTP ↔ Google Cloud Storage

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ Google Cloud Storage)

  • Authentication: Service account key management

  • Bucket Operations: Multi-regional bucket support

  • Storage Classes: Standard, nearline, coldline, archive

  • Encryption: Customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK)

  • Object Lifecycle: Automatic lifecycle management

  • Resumable Uploads: Large file transfer reliability

  • Access Control: Fine-grained IAM permissions

11. SFTP to HubSpot

Import lead and customer data from SFTP files into HubSpot for marketing automation and CRM enrichment.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP → HubSpot

  • Directionality: Bidirectional (SFTP ↔ HubSpot)

  • API Version: HubSpot API v3 integration

  • Object Support: Contacts, companies, deals, tickets

  • Custom Properties: Dynamic property creation

  • Deduplication: Email-based duplicate prevention

  • Batch Operations: Bulk import optimization

  • Association Handling: Relationship mapping support

  • Rate Limiting: Automatic API throttling

12. SFTP to Tableau

Enable file-based data visualization by connecting SFTP sources to Tableau for interactive dashboarding. Explore Tableau integration capabilities.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Tableau Server/Online

  • Directionality: One-way (SFTP → Tableau)

  • Extract Refresh: Automated extract generation

  • Data Sources: Published data source creation

  • Format Support: Hyper extract optimization

  • Scheduling: Configurable refresh intervals

  • Row-Level Security: User-based filtering support

  • Performance: Incremental extract updates

  • API Integration: Tableau REST API utilization

13. SFTP to QuickBooks

Synchronize financial data from SFTP files with QuickBooks for automated accounting workflows.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/sftp/quickbooks/

  • Data Flow: SFTP ↔ QuickBooks

  • Directionality: Bidirectional

  • API Support: QuickBooks Online API v3

  • Entity Types: Invoices, customers, vendors, transactions

  • Sync Rules: Configurable matching logic

  • Currency Support: Multi-currency handling

  • Sandbox Testing: Development environment support

  • Audit Trail: Complete transaction logging

  • Payment data handling: Tokenized sensitive fields and end-to-end encryption; do not store raw card data (PCI-aware practices)

14. SFTP to NetSuite

Import enterprise data from SFTP servers into NetSuite ERP for comprehensive business management.

Key Technical Features:

  • Data Flow: SFTP ↔ NetSuite

  • Directionality: Bidirectional

  • SuiteScript: Custom script execution support

  • Record Types: Full record type coverage

  • SOAP/REST: Dual API protocol support

  • Token Authentication: OAuth 1.0 TBA implementation

  • Custom Fields: Dynamic field mapping

  • Subsidiary Support: Multi-subsidiary data routing

  • Performance: Concurrent request optimization

15. SFTP to Webhook

Transform file arrivals into real-time events by triggering webhooks for event-driven architectures.

Key Technical Features:

  • Direct URL: https://www.integrate.io/integrations/

  • Data Flow: SFTP → Webhook (REST API)

  • Directionality: One-way (SFTP → Webhook)

  • Event Types: File arrival, modification, deletion

  • Payload Format: JSON, XML, form-encoded

  • Authentication: Bearer tokens, API keys, HMAC

  • Retry Logic: Configurable retry with backoff

  • Transformation: Pre-webhook data manipulation

  • Monitoring: Webhook delivery tracking

  • Rate Limiting: Request throttling support

Platform-Wide SFTP Features

Integrate.io's SFTP connectors share enterprise-grade capabilities across all integrations:

Security & Compliance:

  • SSH-2 protocol with RSA/DSA key support

  • Security: SOC 2 compliant; GDPR & HIPAA support

  • End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest

  • IP whitelisting and firewall configuration support

File Processing:

  • Automatic file format detection and parsing

  • Support for compressed archives (ZIP, GZIP, TAR)

  • Character encoding detection and conversion

  • Large file handling with streaming processing

  • Delta file processing for incremental updates

Automation & Monitoring:

  • File watcher for real-time processing

  • Cron-based scheduling for batch operations

  • Custom alerting for failed transfers

  • Comprehensive audit logs with retention policies

  • Performance metrics and optimization suggestions

Developer Features:

  • REST API for programmatic control

  • Webhook notifications for pipeline events

  • Git integration for version control

  • Environment variables for configuration

  • Pricing: Fixed-fee, unlimited usage (no row limits or pipeline caps; pricing isn't tied to data volume)

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Conclusion

Integrate.io's comprehensive SFTP connector ecosystem bridges the gap between traditional file-based systems and modern cloud data platforms. These connectors eliminate the complexity of manual file processing while maintaining enterprise security standards and compliance requirements. The platform's no-code approach, combined with advanced features like automatic file monitoring, format detection, and intelligent error handling, enables organizations to build robust data pipelines without dedicated infrastructure or specialized expertise.

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