What is Limagito File Mover?

Limagito File Mover is a Windows-based Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution that automates the movement, transformation, and delivery of files between local folders, network drives, and cloud destinations. It runs as a Windows service for reliable, unattended 24/7 operation.

Which protocols and destinations does Limagito File Mover support?

Limagito supports a wide range of protocols and destinations, including SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Azure Blob Storage, AWS S3, and email (SMTP), allowing you to connect virtually any source to any destination.

Do I need programming knowledge to use Limagito File Mover?

No programming knowledge is required for standard file transfer tasks — these can be configured through the graphical interface. For advanced automation, Limagito also offers built-in scripting support for users who want more control over file processing logic.

Can Limagito File Mover run without a user being logged in?

Yes. Limagito File Mover runs as a native Windows Service, so it continues operating in the background even when no user is logged into the machine, ensuring continuous and reliable file transfer automation.

Is Limagito File Mover suitable for secure or regulated environments?

Yes. Limagito supports encrypted transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS), password/credential encryption, and can be configured to meet the security requirements of regulated industries handling sensitive file transfers.

How long has Limagito File Mover been in development?

Limagito File Mover has been in continuous development since 2007, with regular updates and new integrations added based on real-world customer needs and evolving file transfer technologies.

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03 Oct
Question about a Limagito rule and file date filtering
File date filtering
Q: We are currently thinking about creating a new Limagito rule to process files, and I would like to get your advice on the best way to implement it.
Here is the context:
Every day, a large number of XML files are dropped into three different folders.
For each folder, we would like to identify the files that were created between yesterday at 3:00 AM and today at 2:59 AM.
The files identified in each folder will then be zipped and uploaded via SFTP.
We initially thought about using the DateFiler function with the “Older than” and “Younger than” conditions. However, we realized that if a user manually triggers the rule, the time window will no longer be correct.
Is there a way to define the time window as “yesterday at 3:00 AM to today at 2:59 AM”, regardless of when the rule is actually executed?
A: We added a new ‘File Date Relative – Time Absolute Filter’ in version v2026.10.3.0
In your case you’ll need both include and exclude file date filter:
If you need any help about this new ‘file date filtering’ option, please let us know.
Best Regards,
Limagito Team
#managedfiletransfer #filetransfer #filemanagement #limagito
By Limagito-Team Filters absolute, file date, file time, relative
26 Jul
Why Change Notify Isn’t Picking Up All Files
Q: Change Notify Isn’t Picking Up all files. When using Change Notify we are running into an issue where 1 file is not being moved until other files are added. Here is example:
10 files are added to a folder within 1 second
9 files are moved to the correct destination but 1 file doesn’t move
20 minutes pass and the same file still remain in the folder
21 minutes pass we get 10 more files placed in the folder
The 1 file that didn’t move prior will now move to correct folder along with 9 of the 10 new files added, leaving 1 file again
Pattern repeats like this always leaving 1 file in the source folder that will not move until another batch of files arrive.
Here is our Schedule/notify settings:
Are we setting something wrong?
A: Probably not, it seems the last file you are adding to the Source folder was not fully there and we tried to move it. Because ‘Exclude Files In Use’ was enabled we didn’t touch this file. In version v2026.7.26.0 we added an extra option: ‘Retry Check if In Use’. Enabling this extra option should fix your issue when ‘Exclude Files In Use’ is enabled together with Change Notify as trigger.
In version v2026.8.6.0. retry times is now adjustable, time between retries is one second.
If you need any help about this ‘Change Notify Isn’t Picking Up’ question, please let us know.
Best Regards,
Limagito Team
#changenotify #managedfiletransfer #filetransfer #filemanagement #limagito
By Limagito-Team Change Notify Filters Change Notify, retry
26 Aug
How to add a no file edited trigger
Q: How to add a no file edited trigger
I have a question about how to carry out a specific task. I couldn’t find the answer on the blog, so I’m reaching out to you.
Context :
I have 4 WIN sources, each containing 7 XML files.
These files can be edited or not every x minutes.
Needs :
I need an email to be sent if the last write time of all the files exceeds 55 minutes.
In summary, if no files have been edited for over 55 minutes.
A: Yes this is possible, please have a look at the following setup:
We used WIN as Source and added 4 local folders:
Source Setup Result:
Next, Moving Rule menu item > “Rule Events”
Select and enable “On Rule Begin” > Pascal Script setup:
Check “Enable Pascal Script”
Add the Script: link
Select and enable “On Rule End” > Email Setup
Use a valid email address for both the “From” and “To” fields
Set Subject
Add information in the message Body (optional)
Keep “On Rule End” selected > Pascal Script Setup:
Check “Enable Pascal Script”
Add the Script: link
Keep “On Rule End” selected > Options Setup:
Enable “Use Pascal Script as Event Precondition”
File Filter Setup > Filename Include Filter: we are only looking for .xml files
File Filter Setup > File Date > Younger Than 55 minutes
Function Setup:
Set Function to Copy
We are not really going to “copy” files, we just want to leave the files at the WIN source(s)
Destination Setup:
Add PScript as Destination, script: link
This script increase the Variable Integer A each time when a file younger than 55 minutes is found
Enable and Execute Rule
RunTime Log > Valid file(s) available
RunTime Log > No valid file avaible > Do Send Email
If you need any help about this ‘add a no file edited trigger’, please let us know.
Best Regards,
Limagito Team
#managedfiletransfer #filetransfer #filemanagement
By Limagito-Team Filters Pascal Script edited trigger, last write time