AWS Transfer Family now supports AWS Secrets Manager storage for SFTP server host keys
AWS Transfer Family ยท 2026-10-14
Actions
Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your SFTP server configurations to use AWS Secrets Manager for storing host keys, enabling retrieval of private key material and reuse across servers and regions, which simplifies failover and migration processes.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new capability to store SFTP server host keys in AWS Secrets Manager, which enhances the platform's security posture and operational efficiency by allowing better management and retrieval of private key material.
For Executives
Evaluate the new capability to store SFTP server host keys in AWS Secrets Manager to enhance server identity control and simplify migrations, leading to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime during failover or migration scenarios.
Source
Related AWS Transfer Family Updates
- AWS Transfer Family console supports SVG logos and ICO favicons for web apps (2026-10-14)
- AWS Transfer Family now supports custom CloudWatch log groups for managed workflows (2026-10-01)
- AWS Transfer Family now supports source IP preservation for SFTP servers behind a Network Load Balancer (NLB) (2026-09-17)
- AWS Transfer Family SFTP Connectors now support continuing file transfers during credential rotation (2026-09-04)