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GoAnywhere MFT Agents are lightweight applications that work to automate your file transfers and workflows on systems (both remote and on-premises) throughout your enterprise.
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Overview
GoAnywhere MFT Agents are managed by a central deployment of GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT), which allows you to configure and schedule agent file transfers and business processes from an intuitive, browser-based interface.
MFT agents can be installed onto almost any server or workstation where file transfers or workflows need to be performed. This includes Windows, Linux, UNIX, IBM I, and Mac OS systems. For organizations who prefer to perform their file transfers in the cloud, GoAnywhere MFT supports the use of agents remotely in cloud infrastructure such as Amazon EC2 or Microsoft Azure.
GoAnywhere MFT agents support many features to help you meet key IT initiatives in your organization. Here are just a few of the things agents can do:
- Automate and secure file transfers within a centrally managed environment
- Monitor folders on agent systems for new or modified files
- Schedule agent file transfers to run at future dates/times
- Provide additional workflow capabilities such as compression, decompression, data parsing, database integration, PGP encryption and decryption, SFTP and SCP file transfers, and native command execution
- Send email or text message alerts when agent file transfers fail
- Feed audit data to GoAnywhere MFT for central reporting
- Monitor location and status via an interactive agent map
- Deploy automatic notifications if an agent goes offline
GoAnywhere MFT is a secure managed file transfer (MFT) solution that automates and encrypts file transfers with a centralized, enterprise-level approach.
GoAnywhere Agents helps you:
- Control agents remotely from the central server
- Process files on the agent or send them to GoAnywhere for further processing
- Deploy remote agents wherever they're needed: on a server, to a trading partner location, or in the cloud
- Automatically upgrade agents to the latest version without causing downtime
- Customize your software library of agent installers to fit the needs of your environment
As an industry-leading, innovative MFT solution, GoAnywhere and GoAnywhere Agents 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 Agents can help your file transfer process be more streamlined, secure, and error-free.
Highlights
- Control agents remotely from the central server
- Process files on the agent or send them to GoAnywhere for further processing
- Deploy remote agents wherever they're needed: on a server, to a trading partner location, or in the cloud
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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.
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Usage instructions
Prior to creating EC2 instance, copy Agent CA certificate from GoAnywhere MFT:
- Log in to GoAnywhere MFT Admin
- Go to Services/Service Manager
- Click gear icon beside 'Agents' and select 'Edit'
- Go to Server/SSL section
- Click on link next to 'CA Certificate'
- Copy contents of 'Server CA PEM Format' tab
While Launching EC2:
- Under 'Advanced Details', find the 'User data' section, paste in following code and update accordingly:
#!/bin/sh
export MFT_HOST=<PASTE MFT HOSTNAME OR IP HERE>
export MFT_CA_CERT_FILE=/home/ec2-user/agent-ca.crt
cat <<EOT >> /home/ec2-user/agent-ca.crt
<Paste CA CERTIFICATE here>
EOT
/home/ec2-user/agent_config_update.sh -m "<MFT HOST NAME OR IP>"\ - Update <PASTE MFT HOSTNAME OR IP HERE> with hostname/IP for your MFT
- Update <Paste CA CERTIFICATE here> with the contents of the CA cert you copied above
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Customer reviews
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.
Pushkar D.
Secure, Automated File Transfers Perfect for Enterprises
Reviewed on Feb 01, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like most about GoAnywhere MFT is its strong security and easy automation. The encryption, compliance support, and centralized dashboard really stand out, and the ability to schedule and automate file transfers saves a lot of time and manual effort. These features make GoAnywhere MFT valuable because they simplify and secure our file transfer processes. Strong encryption and compliance support help protect sensitive data and meet regulatory requirements without extra effort. Automation and scheduling reduce manual work and errors, saving time. The centralized dashboard makes it easy to monitor, manage, and audit all file transfers from one place, giving better visibility and control.
What do you dislike about the product?
One area that could be improved is the pricing which can feel high given its enterprise focus. Also support response times can sometimes be slow especially for more complex security or compliance-related setups.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure, automated file transfers and integrating with platforms like SAP and Salesforce. It solves security, manual handling problems, and ensures compliance. I like its encryption, automation, and centralized dashboard, which simplify management and enhance control over file transfers.
Vikas C.
Strong Security and Automation, Setup Needs Improvement
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT combines secure file transfer, automation, and ease of use in a single platform. The automation features are very impressive, allowing us to schedule file transfers, process files, and handle exceptions efficiently. I also appreciate the centralized dashboard, which gives us clear visibility into all transfers, making it easy to track activity and troubleshoot issues.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are a few areas where it can be improved, like the initial setup and configuration, which can be complex for first-time users, especially when integrating with multiple systems or setting up advanced workflows. Some of the documentation could be clearer and more detailed, particularly for less common protocols or custom automation tasks. The user interface, while functional, can feel a bit dated and occasionally less intuitive when navigating between multiple projects and reports.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfers, protecting sensitive information with encryption. The automation saves time by handling workflows and notifying teams. The centralized dashboard helps me track activities easily.
Vikash L.
Reliable, Secure, and Easy to Manage
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like most about GoAnywhere MFT is its ease of use and reliability. It is easy to install and simple to handle even for a first-time user. The automation saves a lot of time, and once workflows are set up, they run smoothly without supervision. I also like the strong security and clear dashboard.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some advanced features of GoAnywhere MFT take time to learn, so proper training is needed. The initial setup for automation and security can be a bit detailed, and sometimes the interface feels a little confusing. In such cases, support is required.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfer and workflow automation, protecting sensitive data, reducing dependency on scripts, saving time, and centralizing transfer management on one dashboard.
Luis B.
Streamlined Large File Transfers, Highly Efficient
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate the ability of GoAnywhere MFT to handle huge file volumes without breaking a sweat. It makes managing large-scale transfers feel much less like a chore and more like a streamlined process.
What do you dislike about the product?
If we being really picky, I would say maybe some of the advanced reporting could be a bit more visual.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT solves the file size ceiling problem for our large media files and automates video archiving, saving us hours weekly.