Download File from URL and Upload to FTP Server

This n8n workflow provides a straightforward automation for fetching files from the web and securely transferring them to an FTP server. Starting with a manual trigger, it uses an HTTP Request node to download a file (e.g., an image or document) in binary format from a specified URL. The file is then uploaded to a designated path on the FTP server using the FTP node, and finally, the directory is listed to confirm the upload.

The benefits include significant time savings for repetitive file transfer tasks, reduced manual errors, and seamless integration between web sources and FTP storage. It's ideal for scenarios requiring automated backups, content syncing, or document ingestion without local downloads.

Use cases span file management in HR and ATS systems, such as pulling candidate resumes or profile images from public URLs and storing them on secure FTP for applicant tracking. It's also valuable for marketing teams syncing logos or assets, developers testing FTP operations, or any business needing reliable web-to-FTP pipelines. As a companion to n8n's FTP node documentation, it serves as an easy-to-adapt template for production use.