## GoAnywhere MFT on Linux GoAnywhere MFT is a [managed file transfer](/content/products/goanywhere-mft "GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT/index.html)") and Secure FTP solution that offers viable Linux FTP alternatives. GoAnywhere will automate and secure file transfers with your trading partners, customers, and enterprise servers. GoAnywhere on Linux is a dependable enterprise-level solution with extensive auditing logs and reporting for compliance requirements. ### Key Features - Support for popular encryption methods including Open PGP, GZIP, and TAR - Support for standard file transfer servers like SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2 - Integrated Scheduler and Folder monitors - Utilization of existing NFS and CIFS mounts and dynamic network shares - Can execute existing shell scripts and remote SSH commands - Supports physical and virtualized environments ### How to Convert Shell Scripts and Cron Jobs Learn how easy it is to convert your shell scripts and cron jobs to **Managed File Transfer Projects** by viewing our Converting Scripts to Projects tutorial. [Go to Tutorial](/content/resources/training/how-to-convert-scripts-to-projects/index.html) ## Running GoAnywhere MFT on Linux GoAnywhere’s intuitive interface and comprehensive workflow features help to eliminate the need for custom programs and scripts, single-function tools and manual processes that were traditionally needed. This innovative Linux [MFT solution](/content/solutions/managed-file-transfer/index.html) will reduce costs, improve the quality of file transfers, and help your organization to comply with data security audits, policies and regulations. GoAnywhere implements FTP alternatives for Linux by providing [secure FTP technology](/content/solutions/secure-ftp "Secure FTP Cornerstone"/index.html) to protect sensitive file transfers. These file transfers are protected by strong encryption technology and modern authentication methods. This will create encrypted tunnels between client and server systems which provides confidentiality and integrity of critical transmissions. GoAnywhere's secure FTP servers for Linux also protect any user credentials that flow over the connection. ### Key Features - **LDAP integration** for user authentication and synchronization - Supports running in a **chroot jail** - **Multi-factor authentication** with user IDs, passwords, keys and certificates - **Supports large files** with auto-resume and integrity checks to help guarantee delivery View the [SFTP comparison](https://static.helpsystems.com/goanywhere/pdfs/guides/linux-sftp-gamft-openssh.pdf) to learn how GoAnywhere MFT stacks up against OpenSSH on Linux as both a SFTP client and server. ## GoAnywhere MFT At-a-Glance for Linux - Support for any flavor of Linux including, but not limited to, RedHat, CenOS, SUSE, Debian, and Ubuntu. - GoAnywhere's MFT Linux solution also offers implementation of the software on Docker Hub, allowing you to streamline your file transfers through workflow automation via Docker. GoAnywhere MFT for Docker is built using CentOS for Linux. - File transfers and other processes can be distributed across multiple systems for load balancing. Clustering also provides true "active-active" support for disaster recovery in mission-critical environments – no third-party software needed. ## A Customer’s Perspective: Northwestern University ##### Northwestern University runs GoAnywhere on a Linux 5 server. Here’s what they had to say about the product: > [GoAnywhere is] extremely flexible. It's easy to construct a script-like process without writing any code. Customizing transfers specific to each trading partner takes minutes and is often just a right-click away from being ready for Production. For every project it's helpful. > > Ron Blitz, Sr Systems Administrator, Northwestern University ## WATCH NOW: Secure and Automate Your File Transfers for Linux Did you know GoAnywhere stands out compared to other MFT solutions because it can run on Linux? 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[Watch the Webinar](/content/resources/videos/secure-automate-your-file-transfers-for-linux "Webinar: Secure and Automate Your File Transfers for Linux"/index.html) ## GoAnywhere MFT Solutions for Linux: **[Managed File Transfer >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft "GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT/index.html)")** **[Automated File Transfer >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/automation "Secure File Transfer Automation"/index.html)** **[Secure File Transfer >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/connectivity "Connectivity"/index.html)** **[SFTP Server](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/file-servers/sftp-server "SFTP Server"/index.html) and [Client >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/connectivity/sftp "SFTP Client for Managed File Transfer"/index.html)** **[Open PGP or GPG encryption >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/encryption/open-pgp "Open PGP Encryption Tool"/index.html)** **[XML Parsing >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/translation/xml "XML Translation Product Sub page "/index.html)** **[Secure FTP Server >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/file-servers "File Servers"/index.html)** **[FTPS Server >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/file-servers/ftps-server "FTPS (FTP over SSL/index.html) Server")** **[FTP Server >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/file-servers/ftp-server "FTP Server"/index.html)** **[AS2 Server](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/file-servers/as2-server "AS2 Server"/index.html) or [AS2 Client >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/connectivity/a2 "AS2 Client"/index.html)** **[Collaboration >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/collaboration "Collaboration"/index.html)** **[Secure Mail >](/content/products/goanywhere-mft/collaboration/secure-mail "Secure Mail Product Subpage"/index.html)**