# BulkHead — SFTP, S3, SMB & File Manager

> Remote server file management and code editing app with multiple protocol support. (iPhone/iPad app by ODDINKS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulkhead/id6759474201 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ODDINKS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878705011)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulkhead/id6759474201/reviews.md

## What is BulkHead?

Your iPhone connects to everything — except your servers. BulkHead fixes that, and now it puts them right inside the Files app.

One app for SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and S3. Browse, edit, and transfer files across every protocol you actually use — from BulkHead or from anywhere in iOS. Zero telemetry. Free with up to 3 connections.

— NOW IN THE FILES APP —
Every connection shows up as a Location in the Files app. Open, save, download, upload, rename, move, and delete your remote files from any app that uses Files. SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and S3 — all in one place.

— A FINDER-QUALITY FILE MANAGER —
On iPad and Mac, BulkHead feels like Finder: a source-list sidebar, column view with horizontal drill-down, a live preview pane, Quick Look, inline rename, full keyboard navigation, and spring-loaded folders. On iPhone, it's fast and one-handed.

— CONNECT TO ANYTHING —
SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and S3-compatible services (Amazon S3, MinIO, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2). One-tap presets for Tailscale, R2, B2, MinIO, and Hetzner. Auto-discover servers on your local network with Bonjour. Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain with Face ID / Touch ID lock.

— TRUST, VERIFIED —
SSH host-key verification (TOFU) warns you if a server's key ever changes. Self-signed and internal-CA TLS certificates are supported with user-approved pinning. Your connection is yours.

— EDIT CODE ON YOUR SERVER —
Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages with 30 color themes. Auto-save as you type. Open, edit, and save files directly on remote servers.

— MARKDOWN WITH LIVE PREVIEW —
Split-pane editor with a formatting toolbar. Headers, bold, italic, lists, code blocks, links. Export to PDF or HTML.

— BROWSE & PREVIEW —
Breadcrumb navigation, list or grid view, sort by name, date, size, or type. Preview images (pinch-to-zoom), PDFs, video, audio, and text — all without downloading.

— TRANSFER & BACK UP —
Stream large files with real progress and reliable background transfers. Send files from any app with the Share extension. Batch move, copy, delete, and download with folder structure preserved (Pro). Automatically back up your camera roll to your own server (Pro).

— SSH KEY MANAGEMENT —
Generate Ed25519 keys, import existing keys, manage passphrases. Passwordless authentication.

— PRICING —
Free: Up to 3 connections with full features
Pro: $6.99/year (1-week free trial) or $14.99 one-time lifetime purchase
Pro unlocks: Unlimited connections, transfer queue, automatic photo backup, AES-256-GCM cache encryption, external display

— PRIVACY —
No analytics. No tracking. No data collection. Your device connects directly to your servers. Nothing passes through our infrastructure.

Runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple Vision Pro.

Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, S3 support
- Remote code editing with syntax highlighting
- Markdown editor with live preview
- File browsing and previewing
- SSH key management
- Batch file operations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BulkHead Pro Annual | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BulkHead Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about BulkHead

### What protocols does BulkHead support?

BulkHead supports SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and S3-compatible services like Amazon S3 and MinIO. This allows you to connect to a wide range of servers and cloud storage solutions.

### Can I edit code directly on my server with BulkHead?

Yes, BulkHead offers a code editor with syntax highlighting for over 50 languages and 30 color themes. You can open, edit, and save files directly on remote servers with auto-save functionality.

### What are the pricing options for BulkHead?

BulkHead is free for up to 3 connections with full features. A Pro version is available for $6.99/year or $14.99 for a lifetime purchase, unlocking unlimited connections and advanced features like transfer queue and cache encryption.

### Does BulkHead have ads?

No, BulkHead does not contain advertisements. The app is designed with a focus on user privacy and a clean experience, with no analytics or tracking.

### How does BulkHead handle file transfers?

BulkHead allows you to browse, edit, and transfer files across different protocols. The Pro version includes batch operations for selecting multiple files and a transfer queue with progress indicators and retry support.

### What devices is BulkHead compatible with?

BulkHead runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon), and Apple Vision Pro. It is available for download on iOS and macOS devices.

### How often is BulkHead updated?

The latest version of BulkHead is 1.0.2, which was last updated on March 24, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for BulkHead?

BulkHead has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content that would be inappropriate for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-06-14

BulkHead 2.0 — your servers, now in the Files app.

Our biggest update ever: a ground-up File Provider, a Finder-quality experience on iPad and Mac, faster and safer transfers, trusted connections, and automatic photo backup.

FILES APP INTEGRATION
• Every connection appears as a Location in the Files app
• Browse, open, download, upload, rename, move, and delete — right from Files
• SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and S3, all in one place
• Open server files directly in any app that reads from Files

A FINDER-QUALITY CANVAS (iPad & Mac)
• New two-column layout with a source-list sidebar
• Column view with horizontal drill-down and a live preview column
• Quick Look, inline rename, full keyboard navigation, and spring-loaded folders
• Window-aware layout, from Slide Over to full screen

FASTER, SAFER TRANSFERS
• SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV now stream to disk with real progress — no more memory pressure on large files
• Cancellation that actually stops the transfer
• Reliable background transfers that keep going when the device locks
• Batch downloads preserve your folder structure

AUTOMATIC PHOTO BACKUP (Pro)
• Back up your camera roll to your own server, automatically, in the background

TRUST & SECURITY
• SSH host-key verification (TOFU) alerts you if a server's key changes
• Self-signed and internal-CA TLS certificate pinning for WebDAV
• Credentials stay available for background work, even when the device is locked

SEND TO BULKHEAD
• New share extension — send files from any app straight to your servers

CONNECTION PRESETS
• One-tap setup for Tailscale, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, MinIO, and Hetzner

WIDGETS, SHORTCUTS & SIRI
• Home-screen widgets, plus Shortcuts and Siri actions for your connections

ROCK-SOLID DATA SAFETY
• Fixed a class of issues that could silently lose connections, favorites, or files on S3 and WebDAV
• Honest SSH key passphrases, accurate transfer states, and safer deletes

Thank you for using BulkHead. Questions or ideas? We read every message.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-03-24

External Display Support (Pro)
• Connect to a TV or monitor to browse and preview files on the big screen
• Controller mode: use your phone as a trackpad to navigate the external display
• Slideshow mode for fullscreen photo presentations
• Full preview support: images, code, markdown, PDF, video, and audio

Drag & Drop and Clipboard Upload
• Drop files from other apps directly into any folder
• Paste images or files from the system clipboard

Polish & Fixes
• Haptic feedback throughout the app
• Save indicators in text and markdown editors
• Markdown tables now scroll horizontally
• Fixed dark mode rendering in markdown viewer
• Dotfiles (.env, .gitignore) now preview as text
• Improved empty folder states

### 1.0 — 2026-03-19

No release notes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-17

Bug Fixes, and Pro features

### 1.0.0 — 2026-03-16

Bug Fixes, and Pro features

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