Sold by: Fortra
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Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is a managed file transfer solution to secure and streamline file transfers.
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Overview
Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is a secure managed file transfer solution that automates and encrypts file transfers with a centralized enterprise-level approach. Popular file transfer protocols and encryption standards are supported, including SFTP, FTPS, AS2, Open PGP, AES, and HTTPS.
GoAnywhere's comprehensive workflows allow enterprises to discard traditionally used manual process, custom and legacy scripts, and single-function tools. File transfers and workflows can be configured through an intuitive web interface to move and process files on cloud environments, eliminating the need for on-demand scripting.
GoAnywhere MFT offers incredible benefits for organizations:
- An integrated scheduler that allows you to run file transfers anytime, anywhere
- File monitors alert you when a file is placed in a file system, so you never have to manually check for new files from trading partners
- Tasks and triggers give you flexibility to run processes automatically giving you time to work on the projects that need your attention
- Detailed audit logs track all file transfer activity to help you meet standard compliance and business requirements, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and FISMA
GoAnywhere is an innovative MFT solution that reduces costs, improves file transfer quality, and helps organizations comply with data security standards and regulations. Try a 30-day trial to see if GoAnywhere MFT is the right fit for your organization's file transfer needs.
Highlights
- Secures and automates file transfers with success and failure reports, so you know that your data arrived, reducing troubleshooting time
- Reduces time and resources spent on manual processes, which increases the rate at which you can transfer data
- Connects easily and securely to trading partners and cloud environments
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AmazonLinux Amazon Linux 2023
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
See the release notes at https://www.goanywhere.com/support/release-notes/mft
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Usage instructions
After launching the EC2 instance, connect to the GoAnywhere MFT admin interface through your browser at http://<Public_DNS>:8000. The Public_DNS is listed on the Description tab of the EC2 Instance. On first access, you will be prompted to license your instance and create an administrator account. Further instructions can be found in the GoAnywhere MFT user's guide.
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Customer reviews
Thapreel A.
Secure File Transfer, Needs Modern UI
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for file transfer and find it easy to share large files. I really like that there's no size limit. The security is good, which is important for saving and sharing healthcare sensitive data. The features work well for my needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't like the outdated UI of GoAnywhere MFT. It doesn't look good and could use a modern design. It needs to be more impressive and easier for beginners to use and learn.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT makes it easy to share large files with no size limit, provides good security, and features for saving and sharing healthcare sensitive data.
Vikram S.
Secure Transfers and Seamless Cloud Integration
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfers, which has enabled us to transfer files securely with partners and customers, and also facilitate secure file sharing between employees. I like the built-in workflows and tasks for file transfer, which work really well with our AWS and GCP environment. The integration with AWS S3 and Google Cloud Storage is seamless. I appreciate the drag-and-drop interface for designing and automating workflows, as it doesn't require any code and reduces manual errors. This has significantly improved our team's productivity by cutting down the time spent on manual file transfers and processing. Additionally, the solution capabilities and ease of use were reasons for switching from Progress MOVEit, and the setup was very easy and straightforward with built-in connectors.
What do you dislike about the product?
Certain times the technical support is slow to resolve issues and the solution itself is expensive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfers and sharing, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and GDPR. Its drag-and-drop workflows reduce manual errors and boost productivity. Integration with AWS and GCP streamlines our processes, and built-in connectors make setup straightforward.
Manuel Alejandro D.
Secure, Centralized, and Automation-Ready
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like that GoAnywhere MFT is secure, reliable, and easy to manage once it's set up. The automation features save a lot of time and having everything centralized in one platform makes it easier to monitor and maintain file transfers. It handles encryption and secure protocols without extra effort, which is great when working with sensitive data. The automation helps reduce manual work and human errors, especially for recurring transfers. Setup was easy for basic use cases and didn't take much time.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main downside is the learning curve at the beginning, especially for advanced workflows like building multi-step processes that include file transformations, conditional logic, and error handling.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to handle secure file transfers, eliminating custom scripts. It provides better control, visibility, and reliability for sensitive data. Its automation saves time and reduces errors, and centralizes everything on one platform for easier monitoring.
daniel b.
Secure, Reliable File Transfers with Comprehensive Automation
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT combines strong security with automation and ease of management. It has a centralized dashboard that makes it easy to monitor file transfers and workflows. I appreciate that it supports multiple protocols out of the box and feels reliable for handling sensitive file transfers at scale. The security features like encryption, secure protocols, and detailed audit logs give us confidence, especially since we handle sensitive data. The ease of management with a centralized interface to configure workflows, monitor transfers, and troubleshoot issues makes day-to-day operations more efficient. The initial setup was fairly straightforward, especially for the core features, aided by clear documentation and a guided setup process.
What do you dislike about the product?
While GoAnywhere MFT is very powerful, there is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, especially when setting up more complex workflows or automations. Some parts of the interface could feel more intuitive for new users, and advanced configurations may require additional documentation or support.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT eliminates insecure, manual file transfers, centralizes file exchange, and improves auditing and visibility. It enhances security with encryption and supports multiple protocols, making it ideal for sensitive data transfers. Its ease of management and automation boost efficiency in daily operations.
Purushottam K.
Highly Secure File Transfers with an Intuitive Interface
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like it's highly secure way of transferring the files and it's very user friendly interface to design workflows
What do you dislike about the product?
It's cost is bit high compare with other tools
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am receiving order files from multiple vendors which need to be processed in our internal system, security of files is very important. GoAnywhere is doing a fantastic job in this process.