Using AS2 with BotsΒΆ

  • AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a specification about how to transport data securely and reliably over the Internet.
  • Security is achieved by using digital certificates and encryption.
  • There are multiple forms of AS2, most used is AS2 over HTTP(S).
  • AS2 (over HTTP) is a server protocol i.e. to use AS2 you will need an AS2-server.
  • Each partner must have their own AS2 communications gateway.
  • All AS2 software is designed to be interoperable. There are several open source implementations, as well as commercial software and hosted services.
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How to use AS2 with Bots

Several threads in the mailing list about this:

AS2 Software