AS2 VS. SFTP

AS2 vs. SFTP.
Choose the right connection.

Compare AS2 and SFTP requirements for business file exchange, including endpoint setup, authentication and the evidence needed after delivery.

Discuss your workflow See how it connects

Business systems connected through a shared data workflow

SAME
DATA
FURTHER
GOOD

SOURCE / EXCHANGE / DESTINATION

BUSINESS FILES / PARTNER CONNECTIONS / APPLICATIONSFILE EXCHANGE / BY MALTEXI

01 / THE WORK, MADE CLEAR

The partner agreement comes first.

AS2 and SFTP are different approaches to exchanging data. Start with the interface your partner requires, the way each side operates it and the response expected after a transfer. A protocol choice should reflect those requirements, not a claim that one method is best for every workflow.

01
Partner requirement
Identify the protocol and connection details the partner accepts.
02
Authentication
Agree the appropriate keys, certificates or credentials.
03
Completion evidence
Define how receipt and downstream processing will be confirmed.

02 / THE CONNECTION THAT MATTERS

Compare the handoff requirements.

Compare the handoff requirements.
Context	What matters	The handoff
AS2	HTTP-based business-message exchange	Agreed MDN behavior
SFTP	File transfer over an SSH connection	Transfer result and destination workflow
Either approach	File delivery and application use remain distinct	Business-response requirements

Enterprise infrastructure illustrating a protected business-data handoff — Make the next step clear.

03 / BUILT AROUND YOUR WORK

Test more than a successful connection.

A connection test shows that systems can communicate. It does not show that the destination can use a specific file or recover from a repeated submission. Include a representative file and a defined failure in the evaluation. Confirm protocol availability and operational controls with the implementation team.

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