**Do you need a secure server?** In this article, you will learn how to set up an SFTP server with Docker. 

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An SFTP server is a secure FTP server. You can store your data on an SFTP server, and the data transfer is encrypted. In this post, we will introduce the basics of SFTP and show how to set up a server with Docker.

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The steps are the following:
1. **Technical requirements**   
2. **SFTP Basics**  
3. **Set up an SFTP server with Docker** 
4. **Conclusion** 

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