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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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- Log in to the EC2 where GoAnywhere Gateway is installed.
- Open a command line or terminal (as Administrator).
- Change the working directory to the directory where GoAnywhere Gateway is installed (C:\Program Files\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 through Services (GoAnywhereGateway)
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Customer reviews
Dhruv V.
Secure and Automated File Transfers with GoAnywhere MFT
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like how easy it is to automate workflows with GoAnywhere MFT. It saves time and reduces the need for custom scripts while still being secure. I appreciate its use of encryption and secure protocols for transferring files, so there's no headache of data leakage. Also, the initial setup was good and easy, and it's well integrated with our systems, allowing us to move data between different environments without much hassle. For our mid-sized organization, it works very well without impacting performance and makes our engineers' lives easier on a daily basis.
What do you dislike about the product?
I feel the troubleshooting area is very hard to debug if a workflow fails, so most of our time goes to figuring out what logs are saying, and it requires a lot of engineer hours, so that should be improved. Also, the interface of the application is a bit outdated and can be improved.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT automates secure file transfers, improving reliability and organization. It solved our manual transfer issues, providing visibility and ease of audit. The automation features fill gaps in our business process, and its encryption ensures secure data handling.
Saurabh J.
Reliable Automation with Secure Protocols
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy GoAnywhere MFT makes automation, saving a lot of time by removing manual work and reducing the need for custom scripts. The interface is simple to use, which doesn't require deep scripting knowledge, allowing the team to work faster and focus on more critical tasks. I appreciate that it offers strong security features, making it reliable for handling sensitive data. Additionally, it integrates with APIs, cloud storage, internal servers, and monitoring and security tools, helping us track transfers and maintain reliability within our overall workflow. Moving to GoAnywhere MFT helped standardize processes, improve security, and automate workflows more effectively. Once set up, it runs smoothly, which is a big plus.
What do you dislike about the product?
One downside is that the UI feels a bit outdated to 2026 standards, also it's not always very intuitive. Also, troubleshooting can take some time when workflows fail, as the logs are not always super easy to understand, and hence we need to call a senior. The initial setup was manageable but not exactly straightforward. Basic installation was fine, but configuring workflow, integrations, and security settings took some time to fully get right. There is a bit of a learning curve at the start, especially for new users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT helps us securely automate file transfers, reducing manual effort, errors, and ensuring data security with encryption. It addresses visibility issues in file transfers and improves workflow consistency.
Shahed S.
Effortless Automated Secure File Transfers
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use GoAnywhere MFT mainly for secure file transfer and automation, and I find it supports secure protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS, which keeps sensitive data encrypted and secure. I appreciate its central dashboard as it makes it easy to track jobs, check failures, and fix issues quickly, saving time and keeping everything more organized. I like being able to create workflows for file transfer without writing too much code, which saves a lot of time and reduces manual effort since it can run automatically based on schedules or events. The event-driven and scheduling features are invaluable as I can set jobs to run automatically at specific times or trigger them when a file arrives, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The central dashboard and logging offer full visibility of all jobs, making monitoring and troubleshooting much easier than traditional methods.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are a few things in GoAnywhere MFT that I feel could be improved. One thing is the initial setup and configuration. It takes some time to properly set up workflows, connection, and partner configuration, especially if you are new to the tool. It is not very difficult, but it does require planning and some learning in the beginning. I also noticed that troubleshooting can still be a bit challenging in some cases. Even though logs are available, sometimes the error messages are not very clear, so it takes extra time to figure out the exact issue.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfer and automation, ensuring encrypted data exchange with protocols like SFTP and HTTPS. It centralizes monitoring with a dashboard, simplifying file tracking and error troubleshooting, which improves efficiency and reduces manual repetition in daily operations.
Nico A.
Reliable, Hands-Off File Delivery for Timely Data
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I mainly care about getting the right data at the right time. This tool helps by making sure files are delivered without needing reminders or manual follow-ups. Once things are set, I don’t have to worry about whether reports or payment files were sent or not.
What do you dislike about the product?
It ’s not something you can pick up instantly if you are from a finance background. I had to rely on the IT team in the beginning to understand how things are configured. Also, the layout could be simpler for non-technical users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
There used to be situations where files didn’t reach on time, which affected reconciliation work. Now, the process is more dependable and I don’t need to chase updates. It has made daily tasks smoother and reduced unnecessary communication between teams.
Het T.
Secure, Automated File Transfers Made Easy
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT makes it easy to build automated workflows, saving us from the time-consuming and error-prone process of manual file transfers. It also secures our transfers with strong encryption, so we don’t have to worry as much about data leakage. The ability to track and audit all activity—even down to a single file movement—is especially helpful and supports our compliance efforts during audits. On top of that, the drag-and-drop workflow UI is very user-friendly and makes it easier for users to create and manage workflows.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the UI could be improved, because it feels a bit outdated. Also, when a workflow fails, troubleshooting it is very time-consuming. The initial setup isn’t very straightforward either, so there’s definitely a learning curve for new users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to automate secure file transfers, which helps reduce errors that can come from manual scripts and provides centralized storage. It also improves visibility and troubleshooting, making it easy to track activity and support auditing. The drag-and-drop UI, along with encryption, helps ensure data is handled efficiently and securely.