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Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT Gateway, also known as a Secure Proxy Gateway or Secure File Gateway helps keep your sensitive files out of the DMZ, while protecting the private network. It is one of the keys to helping you meet compliance requirements, including those for compliance or applicable privacy laws.
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Overview
Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT Gateway provides an additional layer of security when exchanging business-critical or sensitive data with trading partners. It allows you to keep file sharing services (e.g. FTP/S, SFTP, HTTP/S servers) and documents safely in your private/internal network. With GoAnywhere Gateway, no inbound ports need to be opened into your private network, which is essential for compliance with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, HITECH, SOX, GLBA and state privacy laws.
GoAnywhere Gateway helps keep file sharing secure by:
- Not allowing incoming ports to be opened into the private network, which reduces the risk of intrusion
- Not storing sensitive data files in the DMZ
- Keeping user credentials, certificates, and keys safely in the private network
- Supporting FTP/S, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/S and AS2 file transfer protocols
- Hiding the locations and identities of internal systems
- Not requiring any special hardware components; it is a software-only solution
GoAnywhere Gateway helps you:
- Keep inbound ports to your network closed
- Share files with trading partners, users, clients, and vendors without having critical documents or files stored, even temporarily, in your DMZ
- Make connections to external systems on behalf of users and applications in the private network as a forward proxy, allowing for easier management of file transfers from your firewall.
- Hide the identities and locations of your internal systems for better security
- Be flexible, as Gateway is a platform agnostic, software-only secure file gateway solution. Install it on Windows, Linux, AIX, UNIX, or other operating systems to enhance file security in whatever environment works best for you.
As an industry-leading, innovative MFT solution, GoAnywhere and GoAnywhere Gateway can help reduce costs, improve file transfer quality, and help organizations comply with data transfer standards and regulations.
Enjoy a free trial to see how GoAnywhere Gateway can help your file transfer process be more streamlined, secure, and error-free.
Highlights
- Incoming ports are not allowed to be opened into the private network
- No files are stored in the DMZ
- User credentials, certificates, and keys are kept safely in the private network
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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- Log in to the EC2 where GoAnywhere Gateway is installed.
- Open a command line or terminal.
- Change the working directory to the directory where GoAnywhere Gateway is installed (/opt/Fortra/GoAnywhere_Gateway/).
- Run the command './gagateway license' and follow the instructions displayed on the screen to request a license.
- Once your license is activated on the Customer Portal, download the license to your EC2 and copy the file to the GoAnywhere Gateway installation directory
- Restart Gateway by running './gagateway stop' then './gagateway start' from GoAnywhere Gateway installation directory
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Customer reviews
Priyanka G.
Centralized File Transfer and Enhanced Visibility
Reviewed on Mar 01, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like the level of control and visibility GoAnywhere MFT provides. Every file transfer is structured, tracked, and easy to monitor, allowing us to know where the data comes from, how it is processed, and where it went. This transparency makes a big difference in our day-to-day operations. Managing everything on a single secure platform simplifies our workflow and reduces confusion. I appreciate how organized and disciplined the whole process becomes, as the solution brings data from different sources into a more uniform structure, making everything feel cleaner and more manageable. The cloud storage connectors are also very useful for integrating with different systems and moving data smoothly between environments. Overall, everything feels more unified, and it is easier to monitor transfers, track where data comes from, and how it's transformed, simplifying management and creating a more organized file environment.
What do you dislike about the product?
One thing that doesn't work as smoothly for us is performance with very large batches of data. Sometimes you can feel a bit of latency when processing heavy transfers; it's not a constant issue but it can slow things down when dealing with especially large datasets. Another area that could be improved is the transformation process; some transformation steps require external processing instead of being handled fully within the system. It would be more convenient if everything could be managed in one place without relying on additional tools.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to centralize and secure file transfers. It provides full visibility into file movement, making troubleshooting smoother. It simplifies our workflow, enhances control, and improves transparency across our data management processes.
Vishal P.
Streamlines Secure Transfers, Easy Setup
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT makes secure file transfers easy. The automation really saves us time and cuts down on manual errors. I also appreciate that everything can be managed from one central place with built-in workflows and role-based access. The user-friendly interface simplifies setup, monitoring, and doesn't require much maintenance. The built-in workflows let us automate routine file transfers without manual management, saving time and reducing errors. Role-based access gives us better control over who can view, manage, or modify file transfers. The interface makes it easy to set up workflows, configure transfers, and monitor activity without needing extensive technical knowledge. The initial setup was really easy, and the interface allowed us to get everything configured and running quickly. It suits our team's size perfectly, handling secure file transfers efficiently without needing a large team to manage.
What do you dislike about the product?
A few features come with a learning curve which can make them tricky to use at first. Troubleshooting issues can also be difficult because the documentation is somewhat limited. The learning curve for some of the advanced features, while the basic functions are easy to use, more complex workflows or integrations can take time to understand, especially for new users without prior experience in managed file transfer systems. The documentation could also be more detailed and easier to navigate. Some troubleshooting steps or explanations for advanced configuration are limited, so it can take extra effort to figure out solutions or best practices.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to automate secure file transfers, simplifying management and monitoring. It reduces manual errors, saves time, supports all protocols, and provides centralized control and visibility, enhancing security and efficiency.
Mohamed F.
Secure File Transfer with Seamless Automation
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find GoAnywhere MFT's strong governance and auditing features very useful for automation. It reduces manual work, which is really helpful. The initial setup was very good and straightforward, and the admin guide is very useful for us.
What do you dislike about the product?
security Exposure risk is misconfiguration
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to secure file sharing with partners and sister companies. It helps centralize, secure, and automate file transfer, providing insights into management. Strong governance and auditing are useful for automation, reducing manual work.
Timothy A.
Effortless File Transfer with GoAnywhere MFT
Reviewed on Feb 08, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like that GoAnywhere MFT allows us to build 'projects,' which are automated scripts to move, copy, or delete files at a granular level. It's great for creating a streamlined automated process, especially since we have many files and reports created daily within our EMR system that need sharing. GoAnywhere MFT works perfectly as a middleware solution for our file transfer needs. I also appreciate that it works with SharePoint, which we've migrated to as our main file management platform. The product is not too difficult to set up from an IT perspective, though help from the IT team is needed for enterprise-level use. The versatility in handling different file transfer methods is a big plus. Even though we don’t utilize it to its full potential, I would still rate it a 9 out of 10 for recommendation.
What do you dislike about the product?
I know that there is an Outlook add-in for GoAnywhere but it would be nice to have a small lite version of a GoAnywhere client to assist with general FTP uses.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to handle file transfers across clinical and non-clinical environments, providing secure transfer via email. Its project feature automates file movements, acting as a middleware solution for seamless data sharing from our EMR system.
Jake E.
Seamless and Secure File Transfers with GoAnywhere MFT
Reviewed on Feb 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the flexibility GoAnywhere MFT offers, allowing us to customize security protocols to match our existing compliance regulations. It enables us to perform high-volume file transfers, saving us time when moving many files from one department to another. It makes it easy to create secure and reliable automated file transfer workflows, helping us reduce human errors and our workload during file transfers. The advanced safety functions, like end-to-end encryption and multi-factor authentication, are great. The high-speed file transfers with the option to accelerate file transfer are also very helpful.
What do you dislike about the product?
We have not had any setbacks while working with GoAnywhere MFT. All the file transfer services we have been getting are outstanding and there has been no issues to deal with.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT simplifies our financial file transfers, safeguards sensitive files from security breaches, consolidates transfers on one platform, speeds up transfers, and automates repetitive processes, eliminating manual steps.