Route HTTP uploads to SFTP servers securely
Accept files via HTTP POST and deliver them securely to any SFTP server. DocEvent Channels bridges your HTTP upload endpoint to SFTP destinations — ideal for regulated industries needing secure file transfer without custom integration code.
From
HTTP Upload
To
SFTP
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How HTTP Upload to SFTP routing works
HTTP Upload
Files arrive via HTTP POST to a dedicated DocEvent channel endpoint.
DocEvent Channel
SFTP Server
Files are pushed securely to an SFTP server over SSH.
1
File arrives via HTTP Upload
REST endpoint accepts multipart/form-data file uploads with optional authentication headers.
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 HTTP Upload → SFTP channel.
- Accept files via REST API and deliver to partner SFTP servers
- Bridge web application uploads to secure SFTP destinations
- API-to-SFTP gateway for healthcare, finance, or government workflows
- Receive files from IoT devices via HTTP and route to SFTP archive
The two ends don't have to be the same company — invite a customer or trading partner into the channel and they run the HTTP Upload or SFTP side under their own account, with their own credentials. Learn how shared channels work.
Technical details
Source:
HTTP Upload
REST endpoint accepts multipart/form-data file uploads with optional authentication headers.
Files arrive via HTTP POST to a dedicated DocEvent channel endpoint.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 HTTP Upload
Other sources to SFTP