Connectivity guide
AS2, SFTP, and API connectivity
Transport is only part of EDI: teams also need validation, mapping, acknowledgement handling, and operational visibility.
Connectivity options
AS2 and SFTP remain common for trading partners; APIs help modern teams integrate EDI with application workflows.
- AS2 for partner mandates
- SFTP for file exchange
- API/webhooks for app workflows
How SignalEDI handles it
- Combines transport with validation and mapping.
- Surfaces status across dashboard and API workflows.
- Links connectivity to partner/document pages.
Related paths
FAQ
- Is API a replacement for AS2?
- Not always. Many partners still require AS2/SFTP, while APIs help your internal systems work with EDI events.
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