Automation Workshop includes the Delete Remote File Action that can remove files and folders from the remote server. The supported remote servers are: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and Clouds—Google Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces.
Removal of files can be initiated manually or automatically. For manually starting a workflow, we have a Desktop Shortcut, Tray Icon, or just a Run button in the main window. Automated starting of a Task can be achieved using Triggers.
Features & highlights
- Delete files or directories from the remote FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and DigitalOcean Spaces servers.
- Fast and efficient file deletion.
- Supports file masks and wildcards for advanced file name and type specification.
Usage examples
- Delete files on a server or cloud, after they have been downloaded to your local machine.
- Recover wasted disk space by removing log files on a schedule. Log files can be deleted based on their age by using the List Remote Files Action.
- Remove old invoices and other files from cloud services within an automated workflow.
Documentation
- File · Choose which files to delete from the remote server.
- Options · Set the Action state and custom display name, define automated error workarounds, and enable an option to log only critical errors.
Interconnect
- Delete Remote File integration—Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail the activity within the system).
- Effortlessly streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
- Moreover, not only utilize Delete Remote File variables, but also seamlessly integrate them with a diverse array of other file and folder variables from local disks, mapped drives, network shares, and remote servers—FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more…
Quick access
To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the Delete Remote File Action throughout the entire Automation suite's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using the quick ยซDRFยป shortcut.
Local erase? Easy!
To remove files from local computers, servers, or shared network drives, use the Delete File Action.
For complete multi-server remote management (workflows, logs, etc.), use the remote tools and flexible deployment features.
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Automation Workshop includes many more awesome Triggers and numerous Actions to aid you to automate any repetitive computer or business task by providing state-of-the-art GUI tools.
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