Creating Transfer Definitions for Incoming and Outgoing AS2 Requests

Transfer definitions are required to perform all Internet Server transfers. The transfer definitions are slightly different based on whether the request is an incoming AS2 request initiated by an AS2 client, or an outgoing AS2 request initiated by Internet Server to an AS2 server.

Incoming AS2 Requests

To create a transfer definition from an incoming AS2 request, perform the following steps:

    Procedure
  1. Go to Transfers > Internet Server Transfers > Add Transfer.
  2. Enter the required information listed in the table below.
    ParameterInstruction
    Client File Name Set to any value.
    Server File NameSet to the desired server file name. If the AS2 client does not include the file name in the AS2 S/Mime extension (most do), then you should include the full file name in this field and set Directory Transfer to No. Since most AS2 clients include the file name in the AS2 S/Mime extension, set Directory Transfer to Yes and use the #(ClientFileName) token to define the file name.
    Directory TransferSet to Yes if the AS2 client includes the file name in the S/Mime extension.
    DescriptionSet to a description that describes the transfer request.
    Authorized User IdSelect the AS2 user configured in the server definition AS2 Options > User ID for incoming requests. This user ID was defined in a prior step.
    Authorized Group IdLeave this field blank.
    Server NameSelect the target server where the file is saved. This is typically an SFTP server or a Platform Server, although this could be any server type.
    Transfer directionSet to Upload to Server. Downloads are not supported for AS2 transfers.
    Client Protocols AllowedSet to AS2.
    DepartmentSet as required.
    Virtual AliasThis field is not used by incoming AS2 transfers.
  3. Enter any other transfer parameter as required.
  4. When you have entered all of the necessary parameters, click Add to create the transfer definition.

Outgoing AS2 Requests

To create a transfer definition from an outgoing AS2 request, perform the following steps:

    Procedure
  1. Go to Transfers > Internet Server Transfers > Add Transfer.
  2. Enter the required information listed in the table below.
    ParameterInstruction
    Client File Name Set to any value.
    Server File NameSet to the desired server file name. We suggest setting this to the $(ClientFileName) token. This sets the AS2 S/Mime filename token to the file name sent by the transfer client.
    Directory TransferSet to Yes.
    DescriptionSet to a description that describes the transfer request.
    Authorized User IdSelect the user that initiates the file transfer request.
    Authorized Group IdLeave this field blank.
    Server NameSelect the target AS2 server where the file is sent.
    Transfer directionSet to Upload to Server. Downloads are not supported for AS2 transfers.
    Client Protocols AllowedSet to All.
    DepartmentSet as required.
    Virtual AliasThis field is not used by incoming AS2 transfers.
  3. Enter any other transfer parameter as required.
  4. When you have entered all of the necessary parameters, click Add to create the transfer definition.