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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
Jasmine T.
Convenience and Value with GoAnywhere MFT
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find GoAnywhere MFT convenient and appreciate that it's online, making it easy to schedule things for my clients and prepare for upcoming events. The pricing is great, and the initial setup is very easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
The quickness of the outcome
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's easy to schedule things for my clients and prepare for upcoming events.
LaylaAmari M.
GoAnywhere MFT Simplifies File Transfer Automation with Strong Auditing and Reporting
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
File transfer automation procedures has been simplified by GoAnywhere MFT in our organization. auditing and reporting are other great aspects about this tool
What do you dislike about the product?
Although GoAnywhere MFT has bug issues, their support is helpful and active as they offer free services
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has saved us a lot of time that we were using to transfer files
Guy K.
Reliable Secure File Transfers with a Learning Curve
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like GoAnywhere MFT for its centralized design, which allows me to track file transfers easily. The auditable track of transfers lets me see what's coming and going, which is really handy. I also appreciate the 'one pane of glass' feature because it means I don't need to remote into various servers to view file movements. Plus, the automation is helpful for setting this up.
What do you dislike about the product?
It took some time to work out my way around the user experience and it was a little bit of a learning curve for me to set it up. There was some learning curve to get it setup and make my way around the design, but nothing that was too big of an obstacle that I would say I wouldn't recommend.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfers internally and externally, relying on its centralized design to efficiently track file movements without needing to access multiple servers. Its automation features simplify setup, allowing me to safely manage data transfers across platforms.
Karsh T.
Secures and Automates File Transfers Efficiently
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like GoAnywhere MFT's audit logs, which help with traceability and compliance. The workflow automation is great because it cuts down the need for manual intervention in file transfers and does away with the reliance on custom scripts. I also appreciate the support for multiple file transfer protocols like SFTP, FTPS, HTTP, and AS2, which adds to its versatility. Plus, it secures my files, making me feel confident that they are protected during transfers.
What do you dislike about the product?
The pricing of GoAnywhere MFT is on the higher side. Plus, the UI could use some slight changes to feel more modern. I also think there is a potential security risk if it's not configured properly due to human error. Some aspects of the initial setup can be difficult. It was a bit complex, honestly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to automate secure file transfers and encryption, solving sharing sensitive files with vendors and internally, reducing manual work, and improving compliance.
Gaurav S.
Reliable and secure file transfer with strong automation
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like how GoAnywhere MFT brings everything into one place and makes secure file transfers simple and well organized. It gives strong control and visibility, so we can easily track where data comes from, how it moves, and where it goes, which really helps in daily operations. The automation through projects and workflows saves a lot of time, especially when handling large volumes of files or daily reports, and it reduces manual errors. The security features like encryption, multi-factor authentication, and support for protocols like SFTP and HTTPS make it reliable for compliance needs. It also integrates well with platforms like SharePoint and other cloud tools, acting as a smooth middleware solution.
What do you dislike about the product?
One challenge with GoAnywhere MFT is that the initial implementation can feel complex for enterprise-level setups, often requiring dedicated IT involvement to configure everything properly. Customer support can sometimes be slow or less hands-on when dealing with more advanced or specific issues, which can delay resolution. Also, while the tool is powerful, many of its features are not used frequently in day to day operations, making it feel like we are not fully utilizing its capabilities compared to its overall cost and potential.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GoAnywhere MFT solves the problem of managing large volumes of file transfers in a secure, structured, and automated way, which was earlier time-consuming and prone to manual errors. Before using it, handling daily file movements across systems and departments required constant monitoring and coordination, increasing the risk of mistakes and delays. With automation through workflows and projects, these transfers now run smoothly without manual intervention, saving significant time and effort. It also addresses security and compliance concerns by providing encryption, controlled access, and detailed tracking of every transfer, giving full visibility into where data is coming from and going. As a result, operations feel more organized, reliable, and scalable, while reducing dependency on manual processes and improving overall efficiency.