# Transfer Using Profiles

You can define local or responder profiles based on a created node. Each local or responder profile corresponds to a local or remote user ID.

Local and responder profiles are used for different transfer situations.

- Local Profile: local profiles are used when you initiate transfers from a local machine.
- Responder Profile: responder profiles are used when you receive transfer requests.

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