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Making Migrations Easy: How Files.com Simplifies the Move

August 11, 2025

Migrate Your Files (and Your Workflows) to a Modern Platform

For many IT teams, the thought of moving from one storage platform to another sparks more anxiety than excitement. You know the destination will be better, but the journey to get there can feel unpredictable.

Migrating storage often comes with challenges that can stall even the best-planned projects — from downtime that disrupts productivity, to the risk of losing or corrupting files, to strict compliance requirements for encryption, access control, and audit trails. Add in protocol mismatches between old and new systems, plus the strain of moving terabytes of data with limited bandwidth or IT resources, and it’s no wonder many organizations delay the move altogether.

Files.com as the Migration Bridge

Switching storage platforms doesn’t have to be a high-stakes, all-at-once operation. Files.com serves as a migration bridge, securely linking your existing storage environment to your new one so you can move data in a controlled, low-risk way.

Instead of ripping and replacing overnight, Files.com enables a parallel migration approach. By connecting to both your legacy system and your Files.com environment at the same time with protocols like SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, or native cloud APIs, you can transfer files in phases, validate data integrity at each step, and avoid downtime that disrupts users or workflows.

Think of Files.com as a central hub: it speaks the language of your old storage and your new platform, moving data between them with end-to-end encryption, detailed audit logs, and the flexibility to schedule or automate transfers.

This bridging approach not only smooths the transition but also ensures compliance, scalability, and operational continuity throughout the migration process.

Multiple Paths to a Smooth Migration

Files.com offers flexible options to move your data from legacy systems, whether you prefer a do-it-yourself approach or hands-on assistance from our team. You can pull files in via Remote Server Sync from supported platforms like AWS S3, Azure, Dropbox, or on-prem systems using the Files.com Agent; push files using our high-speed Command Line App (CLI); or upload via FTP, SFTP, or other supported methods. For user onboarding, choose spreadsheet bulk import or automatic provisioning through SSO, LDAP, or SCIM. All customers receive basic migration assistance, and Premier plans include full-service migrations where our experts handle initial file and user imports for you.

Switching to Files.com is the Easy Part

Whether you do it yourself or let us handle it for you, migrating to Files.com is quick, secure, and disruption-free.

  • Zero Downtime: Move files in phases without interrupting users.
  • Any Protocol, Any Platform: Connect to legacy systems, cloud storage, and on-prem servers with ease.
  • Secure by Design: Encryption in transit and at rest with granular access controls.
  • Scalable Performance: Handle terabytes and millions of files without slowdowns.
  • Compliance Ready: Detailed logs and reports for HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and more.

Make Your Move to Files.com

Switching storage platforms doesn’t have to be disruptive or complicated. With Files.com, you get a secure, flexible migration process that works on your timeline, whether you move files yourself, use our high-speed tools, or have our experts handle it for you. The result is a smooth, confident transition to a platform built for your current needs and future growth.

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