JSCAPE MFT Server includes JSCAPE MFT Server Web Gateway, a browser based file transfer client for performing file transfer sessions with JSCAPE MFT Server.
JSCAPE MFT Server Web Gateway has all the common functions of a file transfer client without having to go through the trouble and cost of installing file transfer client software on your end-users computers. Additionally, since JSCAPE MFT Server Web Gateway communicates via HTTP/S you can easily give your users secure file transfer capabilities without having to deal with complex customer firewall issues often associated with FTP/SFTP protocols.
Step 1. - Enable HTTP/S services
Go to the File > Settings menu option and select the "Web" node. Here you will find a set of options for enabling HTTP/S services.
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Enable HTTP on host - The host and port you want to enable HTTP service on.
Enable HTTPS on host - The host and port you want to enable HTTPS service on.
Private key - The SSL encryption key to be used for HTTPS services.
Redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS - Automatically redirects HTTP requests to HTTP.
HTTPS client certificate required - Requires that client browser successfully identify itself with a client certificate found in "Client keys" section of Key Manager.
Server name - Optional value if entered will replace any HTTP headers that contain hostname data with specified hostname. This is useful in cases where server operates behind a NAT enabled firewall and you do not want to leak internal hostname or IP address information.
SSL ciphers - List of enabled SSL ciphers for HTTPS communications.
Cipher strength - Allows for pre-selection of ciphers from SSL ciphers list.
User interface - Sets what user interface options are available from login page.
Show lost password link - If enabled the "Lost password" link will be displayed on web interface login page allowing user to reset their password via email.
Hide domain - Hides domain field when logging in via web interface. If this option is checked then a default domain MUST be provided.
Default domain - Defaults domain field to specified value when logging in via web interface.
See also
Obtaining a trusted certificate
Step 2. - Add HTTP/S services to your Domain.
For the desired domain go to the "Services" node and click the "Add" button. When prompted set the "Service type" to "HTTP" and select the desired protocols you wish to accept file transfers for.
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See also
Obtaining a trusted certificate