Route email attachments to SFTP servers securely
Automatically extract email attachments and deliver them to an SFTP server. DocEvent Channels captures inbound emails, pulls out attached files, and pushes them securely over SFTP — bridging email workflows to secure file transfer.
From
Email
To
SFTP
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How Email to SFTP routing works
Email
Email attachments are captured automatically via inbound email (Amazon SES).
DocEvent Channel
SFTP Server
Files are pushed securely to an SFTP server over SSH.
1
File arrives via Email
Inbound email processed via Amazon SES. Attachments extracted and routed through the channel.
2
Channel routes it
DocEvent's channel server matches the incoming file to your configured route, queues it for delivery, and ensures no file is ever lost — even during downstream outages.
3
Delivered to SFTP
SSH key or password authentication. Standard port 22. Configurable remote path.
Common use cases
Real workflows that teams automate with a Email → SFTP channel.
- Deliver emailed documents to secure SFTP repositories automatically
- Convert email-based partner workflows to SFTP delivery
- Archive inbound email attachments to SFTP storage
- Integrate email-submitting partners with SFTP-based internal systems
Technical details
Source:
Email
Inbound email processed via Amazon SES. Attachments extracted and routed through the channel.
Email attachments are captured automatically via inbound email (Amazon SES).Destination:
SFTP Server
SSH key or password authentication. Standard port 22. Configurable remote path.
Files are pushed securely to an SFTP server over SSH.Automatic retries with exponential back-off
Full end-to-end audit log for every file
Zero-code setup via the DocEvent UI
Reliable delivery even during downstream outages
Related channel integrations
Other destinations from Email
Other sources to SFTP
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