FTP tool
Upload and download files via secure protocols
Connect to FTP and SFTP servers from your workflows. Sync files with EDI partners, legacy systems, and file-based integrations. No custom scripts or separate tools.
Popular solutions using FTP tool
Real-world automation scenarios
EDI file delivery
Generate EDI/CSV files from orders and upload to a trading partner FTP. Schedule daily or trigger per order.
Report export
Pull data from Data or API, build CSV/Excel, upload to FTP for legacy reporting or BI tools.
Image/product feed sync
Generate product feed files and upload to FTP. Partners or marketplaces pull from your server.
Import from FTP
Download files from FTP (invoices, manifests, updates). Parse with Transform, store in Data, or trigger downstream steps.
Invoice delivery
Generate invoices (e.g., from Data + Transform), upload to partner FTP for payment processing.
Backup and archive
Export workflow outputs or Data records to CSV, upload to FTP for backup or compliance.
Pre-built FTP tool templates
Get started with these customizable workflow templates
Getting started with FTP tool
Add an FTP step
Configure host, credentials (FTP or SFTP), and path. Use variables for dynamic filenames and directories.
Set upload or download
Choose to upload (from workflow content) or download (to use in later steps). Specify file path and name.
Use file data downstream
For downloads, parse with Transform. For uploads, build content in Transform or Custom Code first.
Building is better together
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Why choose MESA's FTP tool?
| MESA FTP | Zapier | Make | Custom scripts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included in price | ✓ | Limited/extra | Extra module | Dev time |
| FTP and SFTP | ✓ | Varies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upload & download | ✓ | Varies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow-native | ✓ | Per Zap | Per scenario | Custom |
| No per-file fees | ✓ | Per task | Per op | Host costs |
| Cost | FREE | Per task | Per op | Dev + infra |
Unlike other platforms, MESA's FTP tool is included free with every plan.
Common questions
Does the FTP tool support SFTP?
Can I upload dynamically generated files?
Can I download files from FTP?
How do I schedule FTP sync?
What file types are supported?
Where can I learn more?
Start using the MESA FTP tool today
Included free in all MESA plans
Need help connecting to FTP? Our team will help you set up your first file sync workflow. Contact us →
