> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://moverdocs.files.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://moverdocs.files.com/mover-overview.md).

# Mover Overview

Mover by Files.com is a one-time file-migration service for moving unstructured data between cloud storage, collaboration services, and on-premises systems. It uses Files.com's transfer engine without requiring an ongoing platform subscription.

Each migration connects one source to one destination and copies data in one direction when you start the job. You can run the same migration again to pick up changes or retry failures, but Mover does not run on a schedule or keep two locations continuously synchronized.

## Getting Started

Read [How Mover Works](/how-mover-works.md) first. It explains the migration model, what a run compares, and what rerunning a job does.

Then [plan your migration](/migration-planning.md) and follow the [Migration Guide](/migration-guide.md). The guide takes you from connection setup through configuration, a free dry run, the live transfer, and final review.

Use [Migration Behavior](/migration-behavior.md) when you need exact rules for file matching, data integrity, filename compatibility, limits, performance, or provider rate limiting.

## What Mover Connects

Mover supports more than 20 connection types in three broad groups:

* [Cloud content platforms](/connections/cloud-content-platforms.md), including Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
* [Object storage](/connections/object-storage.md), including Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, and S3-compatible services.
* [File servers and protocols](/connections/file-servers-and-protocols.md), including FTP/FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, Azure Files, and private storage reached through the Files.com Agent.

The source and destination do not need to use the same connection type. You can reuse a connection across several migrations when a project has multiple sources or destinations.

## When to Use Files.com Instead

Mover is designed for operator-initiated migrations. Choose [Files.com](https://www.files.com) when you need scheduled or event-triggered file movement, continuous synchronization, automated workflows, or an ongoing hybrid environment. The products share the same underlying transfer engine, but Files.com provides the orchestration needed for recurring work.