Sovereign File Server: Private Document Storage, Hosted in Switzerland
A dedicated private file server for your organisation — hosted 100% in Safe Swiss Cloud’s Swiss data centres, integrated directly into Windows Explorer, Mac Finder, and Linux desktops, and free from foreign government access.

What would happen if a non-European cloud provider decided to shut down your organisation’s communication infrastructure at the behest of a foreign government?
Could your business survive?
Most file sharing solutions — however convenient — are operated by US-owned companies subject to the US CLOUD Act. Your documents, contracts, client files, and internal data are potentially accessible to foreign authorities at any time.
Sovereign File Server is Safe Swiss Cloud’s answer: every customer gets their own dedicated, private server in their own virtual data centre — hosted exclusively in Switzerland, accessible like a local network drive, and operated entirely outside US jurisdiction.
Same functionality. Full sovereignty.
How It Works
Sovereign File Server gives your organisation a dedicated private server that works the way your team already works — with no learning curve and no compromise on security or performance.
Your own private server
Every customer gets a dedicated, private server in their own virtual data centre — not a shared pool. This means maximum performance and complete privacy for your organisation.
Integrated with your desktop
Access your file server directly from Windows Explorer — without any additional software. On Mac and Linux, integration is available with lightweight client software. Work with your files exactly as you would on a local network drive.
Access from anywhere, on any device
Your team can securely access files from Windows, Mac, or Linux computers, and from iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Whether in the office, at home, or on the move — your files are always available.
Based on Nextcloud
Sovereign File Server is built on Nextcloud, the leading open-source file collaboration platform. Proven enterprise technology, auditable by design, and free from proprietary vendor lock-in.
Find out how Sovereign File Server fits into your organisation’s infrastructure.
Security & Access Control
Sovereign File Server gives IT administrators granular control over who accesses what — at every level of the organisation.
Two Factor Authentication
All user access is protected with Two Factor Authentication (2FA). Unauthorised access is prevented even if credentials are compromised.
Role-Based Access Control
Define read and write permissions per user and per group, down to the folder level. Ensure sensitive data reaches only those who need it — with full auditability.
Secure external sharing
Share files and folders with clients, suppliers, and partners. Set passwords and expiration dates on shared links. Control access precisely and track activity in real time.
Encrypted backups to two data centres
All data is backed up to two independent Safe Swiss Cloud data centres. Backups are always encrypted. Recovery from backup is always possible — even in the event of hardware failure, ransomware, or other incidents.
Take full control of who accesses your organisation’s files — at every level.
Why Sovereign?
Sovereign File Server is not just hosted storage — it is a structural guarantee that your organisation’s files cannot be accessed or blocked by foreign governments.
No US Cloud Act
Safe Swiss Cloud is a fully Swiss-owned company. There is no US ownership, no US parent company, and no legal pathway for US authorities to access your files.
100% Swiss data centres
All data is stored exclusively in Safe Swiss Cloud’s own data centres in Switzerland. No data is processed or replicated outside Swiss territory.
Swiss & EU privacy law
Fully compliant with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG) and EU GDPR. Compliance is technically and contractually ensured and is not dependent on contractual clauses from foreign providers that may not hold under European or Swiss law.
Dedicated server, maximum privacy
Your dedicated server means your data is isolated from other customers — by design.
Store your organisation’s files where no foreign government can reach them.
Use Cases
A universal solution for any organisation that needs to enable local or remote document access while keeping all data on its own servers.
Project document repository
Organise project files with role-based access — giving internal teams, contractors, and clients precisely the access they need, and no more.
File server & remote document access
Replace your on-premise file server or consumer cloud storage with a sovereign, managed alternative in a professional Swiss data centre — accessible from any device, from any location.
File replication
Replicate files from Sovereign File Server to PCs, Macs, and other endpoints for offline access — with changes automatically synced when back online.
Due diligence repository
Time-bound document sharing for M&A, legal, or audit processes. Set expiration dates on access links. Track who viewed what and when.
Customer & supplier collaboration
Share sales presentations, marketing collateral, product specifications, or contract documents with external parties — securely and traceably.
Home office & distributed teams
Give remote employees seamless access to all company documents.
Whatever your document workflow — Sovereign File Server has you covered.
Compliance & Security
Sovereign File Server runs on Safe Swiss Cloud’s ISO-certified, TÜV-audited infrastructure — fully compliant with the standards that matter most to regulated industries.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Certified information security management.
ISO/IEC 27017 & ISO/IEC 27018
Cloud-specific controls and PII protection.
TÜV Certified since 2015
Independent quality and security assurance. Audited every year.
GDPR & DSG
Compliant with EU GDPR and Swiss DSG, by architecture.
FINMA RS 2018/3, BAFIN/BAIT & DORA
Suitable for banking and financial services in Switzerland, Germany and the EU.
C5, NIS2, DORA & HIPAA
Suitable for payment-regulated and healthcare environments.
100% Renewable Energy
All infrastructure runs on 100% renewable electricity.
Meet your compliance obligations — with infrastructure that is certified to prove it.
Who Is It For?
A universal solution for any company that needs secure, compliant document sharing — without exposing data to foreign jurisdiction.
- Software & technology companies: Development teams sharing code, documentation, build artefacts, and client deliverables — with fine-grained access control per project.
- Service & consulting firms: Professional services companies sharing client documents, proposals, and project deliverables — with time-bounded external access and full audit trails.
- Financial services: Banks, asset managers, and insurers operating under FINMA RS 2018/3 or BAFIN/BAIT requiring documented data residency and access auditability.
- Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, and health insurers requiring HIPAA- and GDPR-compliant document infrastructure for patient and operational data.
- Small & Medium Businesses: For agile teams needing secure, compliant document sharing — without the complexity and cost of on-premises solutions.
- Medical Practices: For doctors and medical practices looking for a secure, compliant, and user-friendly document sharing and storage solution.
- Legal & professional services: Law firms, fiduciaries, and notaries handling confidential client files requiring sovereign, time-bounded sharing with external parties.
- Any organisation replacing consumer cloud storage: Teams currently using consumer or US-owned storage platforms who need a professional, private, and compliant alternative — with no loss of usability.

Get started
Request a Briefing
Speak with our engineers about your document sharing and storage requirements. We’ll walk you through the Sovereign File Server architecture, help you size the right configuration, and outline a migration path from your current solution.
- Briefing — We review your current document infrastructure and requirements.
- Offer — We configure a Sovereign File Server solution for your organisation.
- Start — We deploy, migrate, and support your team from day one.

Pricing
for Sovereign Fileserver (Data Drop)
| Name | Details | Monthly Price CHF /EUR | Product ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level Data Drop | Unlimited users Approx. 25 simultaneous sessions* | 99.00 | pltf.data-drop-entry |
| Mid size Data Drop | Unlimited users Approx. 50 simultaneous sessions* | 220.00 | pltf.data-drop-mid |
| Large Data Drop | Unlimited users Approx. 100 simultaneous sessions* | 360.00 | pltf.data-drop-large |
| Enterprise Data Drop | Unlimited users Customer specific sizing | Request quote | pltf.data-drop-enterprise |
| Data Storage | Size | CHF /EUR | Prodcut ID |
| SSD Data Storage 50GB | 50 GB | 5.00 | svc3.ssd-data-50 |
| SSD Data Storage 100GB | 100 GB | 10.00 | svc3.ssd-data-100 |
| SSD Data Storage 200GB | 200 GB | 20.00 | svc3.ssd-data-200 |
| SSD Data Storage 500GB | 500 GB | 50.00 | svc3.ssd-data-500 |
* The number of possible simultaneous sessions is only an indication: Safe Swiss Cloud does not limit these. In practice, the performance is the only limiting factor: depending on the line speed of the users, the amount of simultaneous new or changing data, many more of fewer sessions maybe reasonable.
Pricing Example
Let’s say you are looking for a system which can handle 100 users of which you expect about 25 to be connected to Data Drop simultaneously and actively using the system. You should select the Entry Level Data Drop above, which will cost CHF 99.- per month.
If you have 170GB of data, pick the SSD Managed Storage 200GB (pltf.ssd-200-mngd) package, which will cost you CHF 20.- per month. If you need more storage, just subscribe to additional storage packages as needed.
So your total cost per month for this example would be: CHF 99.- + CHF 20,– + approx. CHF 25 for Backup = CHF 146.- per month.
The system does not restrict the number of users, but once you reach performance limits, you can upgrade your server.
Safe Swiss Cloud is certified safe & compliant
Certificates
ISO 27001
Information Security Managment
ISO 27017
Code of practice for information security controls based on ISO/IEC 27002 for cloud services
ISO 27018
Code of practice for protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in public clouds acting as PII processors
100% renewable electricity
TÜV SÜD Standards CMS 89 Accounting: 100% renewable electricity
Security, privacy, data protection and compliance
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union
DSG
Swiss Data Protection Act for the Protection of Personal Data
FINMA RS 2018/3
Outsourcing for banks according to the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
BAFIN/BAIT
Circular of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
DORA
European Digital Operational Resilience Act for the Financial Sector
FMH
FMH recommendations for doctors on the DSG
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
GxP
Good Clinical, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices
C5
Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue of the German Federal Office for IT Security
NIS2
Network and Information Security Directive 2 of the European Union


