What is ShareWatcher?
ShareWatcher is a dedicated monitoring solution for Windows File Shares and FTP servers, designed to give you total visibility into who accesses your shared files and when changes occur. It provides real-time alerts through email, sound notifications, or Windows events, and goes beyond simple surveillance by enabling workflow automation. With features like custom script triggers and the QuickMove tool for instantly relocating new files, ShareWatcher helps you secure sensitive data and streamline file intake processes across your network environment.
Who it's for
- Network administrators who need to audit file access and changes on LAN and FTP servers
- Security-conscious teams managing confidential or sensitive data who require immediate alerts about unauthorized access
- IT professionals looking to automate file handling workflows, such as moving new files to specific folders upon arrival
Key features
Real-time access and change monitoring
ShareWatcher tracks exactly who is accessing your Windows File Shares and FTP servers, and logs when files are added, deleted, or modified. This gives you a clear audit trail of all file activity across your network.
Multi-channel alerting
You can configure alerts to be delivered via email, sound notifications, custom commands, or Windows Event Logs. This ensures you never miss critical changes, whether you're at your desk or away from the system.
QuickMove automation
The QuickMove feature automatically relocates new files as soon as they appear in a monitored share or FTP folder. This eliminates manual file handling and speeds up processing for incoming data.
Custom script triggers
Beyond built-in actions, ShareWatcher lets you trigger custom scripts based on file events. This opens up endless automation possibilities, from archiving to notification workflows tailored to your environment.
What stands out
"Watch over your Windows shared files the easy way!"
ShareWatcher combines file auditing with workflow automation in a single, straightforward tool. While many solutions focus only on monitoring or only on automation, ShareWatcher bridges both worlds — letting you see who touched a file and instantly act on that event without switching between applications. Its support for both local Windows shares and remote FTP servers makes it especially versatile for mixed network environments.
Worth checking out if…
You manage Windows File Shares or FTP servers and need to know who accesses your files and when changes happen, while also wanting to automate responses like moving new files or triggering scripts. ShareWatcher is a practical choice for IT professionals who value simplicity, real-time alerts, and the ability to act on file events immediately.
