MOVEit Transfer endpoint
- Last Updated: July 10, 2026
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Create a MOVEit Transfer endpoint
To add a new MOVEit Transfer endpoint
- Click the Libraries drop-down menu and select Endpoints.
- Click the Add Endpoints drop-down menu and select MOVEit Transfer.
- The New MOVEit Transfer Endpoint dialog appears.
General
Enter basic endpoint details:
- Name: Provide a unique name for the endpoint.
- Description: Optionally, enter a description to help identify the purpose or scope of this endpoint.
- Host/IP address: Enter the Host/IP address
- Port: The port
number is usually
443. - Authentication Method: Search for and select an authentication method from the authentication method library, or click Add New Authentication Method to create one without leaving the endpoint configuration screen. For more information, see MOVEit Transfer authentication method.
Connection
Configure connection parameters:
- To ignore SSL certificate
errors, select the check box. Note: Disabling SSL certificate validation may expose your connection to potential security risks. Only enable this option for trusted endpoints.
- Select the Time Zone of the MOVEit Transfer server from the drop-down list.
Retry
Define retry behavior:
- Retry Count: Number of extra times that a transfer is retried.
- Retry Delay: The time between each retry.
- Use the time unit drop-down menu to select a time measurement for the retry delay.
Save the endpoint
Click Save to create the endpoint