Creating a Server Definition
During the installation, a server called "*LOCAL" is created. This server definition allows you to read and write to disks on the server where the MFT Internet Server is running. You can also use this server definition (or another pre-existing server) and skip to the Creating a Transfer definition step.
Tip: If you are setting up transfers for the first time, using a local server is recommended.
To create a server definition, complete the following steps:
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Go to Partners > Servers > Add Server.
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Enter the required server information (Server Name, Server Type, IP Address, IP Port, and Server Platform).
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Enter the server credentials (User ID and password) on the Server Credentials tab. Credentials are not needed for
Server Type=LOCAL
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Click Add.
Note: If you are connecting to an HTTPS, FTPS, SSH (SFTP), or Platform Server SSL, or Platform Server tunnel, you must follow this procedure to retrieve the key from the target server and save it in the MFT database.