SharePoint Online connector

Transfer files to and from SharePoint Online ​

SFTPPlus MFT can upload files to SharePoint Online and download files for delivery to other systems. For deployment examples, licence choices, and a trial, see SFTP to SharePoint Online integration.

Application authentication ​

The connector uses Microsoft Graph over HTTPS and authenticates through Entra ID OAuth2. An application identity replaces the user-password login. The location still requires a client secret, stored through its password configuration option. Protect access to that secret and replace it before expiry.

The documented setup uses Microsoft Graph Sites.Selected application permissions, administrator consent, and a separate grant for each SharePoint site. Use Microsoft's selected permissions procedure for that grant. See the location configuration reference for the site URL, tenant ID, application ID, and secret settings.

Paths and file operations ​

Configure one location per SharePoint site. Transfer paths start with the library name, such as /Reports/2026, and are case sensitive. Move and rename operations are supported within the same document library. Deleting a file or folder permanently removes it instead of sending it to the recycle bin. Test retention and overwrite behaviour before using production files.

Uploads of individual files up to 250 GB are supported, subject to SharePoint's limit. The connector supports the Microsoft global service; discuss government-cloud requirements with our team. On-premise SharePoint Server uses a separate WebDAV integration and requires a review of its authentication configuration.

Process large source directories ​

SFTPPlus MFT can handle SharePoint source directories with more than 1,000 items.

Source filters can ignore older files or files whose names do not match a configured glob or regular expression. Checking whether an item should be ignored can require additional requests to Microsoft Graph. Keep source directories focused rather than repeatedly scanning unrelated content.

Transfers can be scheduled and their results inspected in the SFTPPlus logs. Configure the two directions separately when you need uploads and downloads, and test recovery and existing-file handling for your workflow.

Licence choices ​

The roles you need depend on which system starts the SFTP connection. These examples describe one installation; ask us to confirm the licences for your deployment.

View pricing for software and annual support and maintenance costs, or request help choosing licences. Hosting, implementation services, and taxes are separate considerations.

Start a SharePoint evaluation or contact support to review your configuration.