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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
vijay t.
Secure and Automated File Transfers, But a Steep Learning Curve
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to securely transfer and manage sensitive files with encryption and access control. I like its strong security combined with automation, which makes secure file transfers easy and runs reliably in the background. The automation aspect saves time by handling repetitive file transfers without manual effort. I also appreciate the auditing and compliance features, which give me peace of mind with detailed visibility into every action, making it easier to track activity, meet compliance requirements, and quickly identify issues.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find GoAnywhere MFT a bit complex to set up at first and the interface is not always as smooth or intuitive as it could be. It could be improved with a more modern and intuitive user interface and a simpler initial setup process. Better onboarding, clearer documentation, and more flexible pricing options would also make it easier to adopt and use, especially for smaller teams.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to securely transfer sensitive files, meeting compliance with encryption and access control. It automates and tracks file transfers, reducing errors and manual work. The auditing and reporting features provide full visibility and compliance tracking, saving time and effort.
Lohith kumar V.
Secure, Automated File Transfers with GoAnywhere MFT
Reviewed on Jan 06, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT makes workflow automation easier and speeds up setup, saving time in managing content across different roles. The automation works well, and data is handled securely. The support is reliable, making the evaluation process smooth. I find the dashboard easy to use, and the alerts help us spot and fix issues faster. The automation tools, secure file transfer, and easy-to-use dashboard are features we value most as they save time, reduce errors, and make monitoring simple.
What do you dislike about the product?
Advanced setup and custom workflows can be tricky and the learning curve is a bit steep. Some processes are not very easy to set up. It would help if the setup for advanced workflows was simpler and more user-friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to securely transfer files, automate workflows, and manage large files centrally, reducing manual work and improving security. It solves problems like manual file transfers, errors, and unorganized scripts, making file sharing more secure and saving us time.
Aman K.
Secure File Transfers with Room for Integration Improvement
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like using GoAnywhere MFT for secure and automated file transfers due to its encryption services. I appreciate its centralized monitoring control system, which allows me to check file transfers effectively. I also enjoy that it is fast in speed while sharing files.
What do you dislike about the product?
GoAnywhere MFT needs to improve on the integration front as it becomes a bit difficult for non-technical people to understand. They need to provide better supporting documents or offer no-code or low-code tools. The initial setup is a bit complicated, but manageable.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure and automated file transfers, solving the risk of sharing confidential files with encryption.
Kishan R.
Robust File Management, Needs UI Refinements
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT combines secure file transfers, automation, and monitoring in one easy-to-manage platform. It's valuable to me because it secures sensitive file transfers, automates repetitive workflows, and provides clear monitoring and alerts to quickly resolve issues and ensure reliability. It reduces errors from manual transfers, replaces scattered FTP scripts, ensures encryption and compliance, and makes troubleshooting failed transfers much easier for me. The initial setup was quick and simple.
What do you dislike about the product?
While the core functionality is strong, the UI and documentation for advanced use cases could be improved to reduce the learning curve. The UI could better visualize complex workflows with fewer clicks and clearer error messages, and the documentation would benefit from more real-world, step-by-step examples for advanced use cases.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to automate secure file exchanges, improving visibility and ensuring compliance. It reduces errors from manual transfers, replaces scattered FTP scripts, ensures encryption, and simplifies troubleshooting. It secures sensitive transfers, automates workflows, and provides monitoring and alerts for reliability.
Keur M.
Secure file transfers across business systems
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
In my case, the most useful aspect of GoAnywhere MFT is the amount of effort it takes off tasks that are routine. Once configured, it manages a high frequency of movement of files between cloud systems and partner systems with minimal input. The manner it connects with our existing software simplifies our day to day activities. I also appreciate the vast array of features since it implies fewer hand corrective interventions and the removal of stress when it comes to external data exchanges.
What do you dislike about the product?
The problem that I have with GoAnywhere MFT is that it can be so demanding when there are changes to be made. Modifications or integrations are time consuming. There are numerous features and it is easy to get things too complicated. This, at times, has slowed us down when partners required quick change and this can disrupt normal operations unless planned adjustments are made.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The issue with unreliable and manual file transfers is addressed by GoAnywhere MFT. My team wasted too much time before using it checking failed jobs and resending files. Now, when there is correct implementation and good integration within the systems, then there are few cases of those problems. It is applicable to me and has made work done by teams easier since files come as expected. It liberates time and minimizes stress in day to day operations.