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Pros of AWS Transfer for SFTP
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      Easy to work with
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      Free
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      Popular
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      Shared file hosting
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      'just works'
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      No brainer
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      Integration with external services
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      Simple
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      Good api
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      Least cost (free) for the basic needs case
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      It just works
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      Convenient
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      Accessible from all of my devices
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      Command Line client
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      Synchronizing laptop and desktop - work anywhere
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      Can even be used by your grandma
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      Cross platform app
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      Sync API
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      Reliable
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      Mac app
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      Backups, local and cloud
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      Everybody needs to share and synchronize files reliably
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      Delta synchronization
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      Ability to pay monthly without losing your files
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      Extended version history
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      Beautiful UI
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      YC Company
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      What a beautiful app
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      Easy/no setup
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      So easy
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      The more the merrier
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      Easy to work with
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      For when client needs file without opening firewall
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      Everybody needs to share and synchronize files reliabl
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      Easy to use
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      Official Linux app
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        Personal vs company account is confusing
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        Replication kills CPU and battery

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      What is AWS Transfer for SFTP?

      AWS Transfer for SFTP is a fully managed service that enables the transfer of files directly into and out of Amazon S3 using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)—also known as Secure Shell (SSH) File Transfer Protocol. AWS helps you seamlessly migrate your file transfer workflows to AWS Transfer for SFTP—by integrating with existing authentication systems, and providing DNS routing with Amazon Route 53—so nothing changes for your customers and partners, or their applications.

      What is Dropbox?

      Harness the power of Dropbox. Connect to an account, upload, download, search, and more.

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