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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