Cloud File Server
Trusted, Secure, and Confidential Cloud File Server for Your Business
Trusted by 22,000+ Content-Critical Businesses Worldwide
Unified Document Management and Control
Legacy File Server Replacement
Start file sharing in the cloud, without the VPN constraint, while controlling your content with granular, NTFS-like folder permissions.
IT Burden Reduction
Deploy and administer efficiently with self-service migration of files, folders and permissions, and simple provisioning of external users.
Remote Team Collaboration
Access and share files from anywhere and on any device using a familiar drive-letter experience, and co-edit in real time on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace documents.
Content Management and Control
Control content sprawl with automated lifecycle management, detailed audit reporting on file and user activity, and unified trash management with versioning, snapshots and simple file restore.
Plans for Companies of All Sizes
Business
- File versioning
- Folder templates
- Desktop and mobile access
- Single-step workflows
Enterprise Lite
- Multi-step workflows
- Legal hold
- Mobile & desktop device controls
- Role-based access controls
Ultimate
- AI Copilot, AI Search, and AI Workflow
- PDF markup and e-signature
- Sensitive data classification
- Snapshot & recovery (90-days)
Popular Add-Ons for Cloud File Server
PDF AnnotatorOpen, preview and markup PDFs directly in Egnyte’s Web UI.
Open, preview and markup PDFs directly in Egnyte’s Web UI.
Infosec and Privacy Control FrameworksSimplify and streamline compliance documentation and workflow.
Simplify and streamline compliance documentation and workflow.
Snapshot and RecoveryRestore large file and folder structures in minutes.
Restore large file and folder structures in minutes.
Trusted By Over 22,000+ Companies
PCL’s data has doubled in the last two years. With Egnyte, we’ve been able to eliminate the labor required in provisioning new storage while reducing our capital spend in this area, saving PCL time and money.
"As an ISO-certified company, we’re obligated to ensure data is encrypted both at rest and in transit, that access controls are solid, and that we have strong reporting. Egnyte provides all of this. The security is top-notch, and it’s easy to report on anomalies."
Before the switch, we had some files on Google Drive and others on our local server. Now with Egnyte, we’ve married the two systems, and it’s made our project managers’ lives so much easier. All the files for a project can be stored together, in one place, providing a comprehensive view and enabling the creative team to easily find what they need.”
Pulling files and folders into a single cloud platform—one that we can easily control—has created efficiency gains for our global team.”
Additional Resources
FAQs
A cloud file server is a virtual file storage and sharing platform hosted in the cloud, offering secure access to files over the Internet from any device or location. Unlike traditional on-premises file servers, cloud file servers eliminate the need for local hardware and VPN, simplify maintenance, and provide built-in scalability, redundancy, and remote access capabilities. They support modern collaboration and integrate easily with cloud-based tools.
Yes. It’s possible to use desktop versions of applications to work with content directly in the cloud. Many industry-specific applications only exist on the desktop, such as Adobe, Autodesk, Bentley, Esri, and more. To these applications, a cloud file server looks just like a local drive, accessed via a mapped drive on Windows or a mounted drive in macOS. A cloud file server can support working with these applications in the cloud, just like an on-premises file server.
Cloud-based file management eliminates the need for physical server maintenance, hardware upgrades, and manual backups. IT teams no longer have to manage complex network storage or VPN access. Instead, they gain centralized administration, automated versioning, disaster recovery, and reduced capital expenses. This allows IT resources to focus on strategic initiatives rather than infrastructure upkeep.
A cloud file server supports secure remote access via encrypted connections (TLS/SSL), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based permissions. Users can access files through desktop apps, mobile apps, and web interfaces, all governed by corporate access policies. Users can control who can view, edit, or share their content, ensuring consistent data protection across devices.
Cloud file servers enable real-time file access, version control, and secure sharing for both internal teams and external partners. Team members can collaborate on documents simultaneously, access the latest versions, and share files securely with flexible permissions. Cloud-based collaboration removes location barriers, enhances productivity, and supports hybrid and remote work environments.
Yes. Cloud file servers offer granular access controls to manage who can access, edit, or share specific files and folders. Users can assign user roles (such as viewer, editor, or owner) and configure group-based permissions, and enforce data governance policies. This ensures that sensitive data is accessible only to authorized users.
Cloud file servers implement end-to-end encryption, protecting data both at rest (when stored) and in transit (during transfer). Additional security measures include zero-trust access models, suspicious activity monitoring, ransomware detection, and compliance support for industry regulations. Regular security audits and data redundancy further enhance protection against cyber threats.
Yes. Cloud file servers support secure external sharing by allowing users to grant limited, role-based access to specific folders or files. External users can be restricted to view-only, download, or collaborative access, with expiration dates, password protection, or dynamic watermarks applied as needed. All external activity is logged for auditability.