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Move Remote File

Automation Workshop includes the Move Remote File Action that can move one or multiple files or directories from one directory on a remote server to another. Server side moving relocates files and folders in a very efficient way without downloading them locally.

The Move Remote File Actions supports all FTP protocols and cloud services—Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, DigitalOcean cloud.

Features & highlights

  • Supports most file transfer protocols such as FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and DigitalOcean Spaces.
  • Fast remote file relocation without intermediary downloading.
  • Directly on a remote server, move one or multiple files or folders from one directory to another.
  • Manipulate remote files directly on the server.

Usage examples

  • Move remote files to a different remote directory after files have been processed. The new directory can have the current date and time in its name.
  • Move files automatically between different Amazon S3 buckets or even—different regions.
  • Sort files on a remote server by using custom sorting rules. This can be achieved by combining the List Remote Files, For Each, and If Actions.

Documentation

  • File · Move files from one remote directory to another without downloading.
  • Options · Set the Action state and custom display name, define automated error workarounds, and enable an option to log only critical errors.

Interconnect

  • Move 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 Move 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 Move Remote File Action throughout the entire Automation suite's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using the quick ยซMRFยป shortcut.

Local relocate? Easy!

To move files on a local PC, server, or between local machine and network shares, use the Move File Action. For entire folders with their structure and contents, use the Move Folder Action.

For complete multi-server remote management (workflows, logs, etc.), use the remote tools and flexible deployment features.

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