Create a ShareFile endpoint

To add a new ShareFile endpoint:
  1. Click the Libraries drop-down menu and select Endpoints.
  2. Click the Add Endpoints drop-down menu and select ShareFile.
  3. The New ShareFile 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.
  • 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 ShareFile authentication method.

Connection

Configure connection parameters:
  • Parallel connections: Set the number of parallel connections to optimize throughput. If this is set to a value greater than 1 Automate MFT will attempt to perform multiple file transfers simultaneously.
  • Select the Time Zone of the ShareFile server from the drop-down list.

Proxy

Configure proxy settings:
  • Proxy Type: Select from available proxy options.

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