Riversoft STCP DirectLink
Riversoft® STCP DirectLink is Riversoft’s managed file transfer (MFT) product for people, systems and partners, with security, control and a record of every transfer:
- People: web portal, in the browser.
- Systems: REST API.
- Partners: SFTP, AS2 and Webhook.
- Other destinations: WhatsApp and cloud storage (Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage and Oracle Cloud Object Storage).
Riversoft STCP DirectLink is installed on your company’s servers and can be used on its own or together with Riversoft STCP Gemini, which handles OFTP. It also works with Riversoft STCP Enterprise Server (Windows).
What MFT is
Unlike a simple file copy, managed file transfer (MFT) controls the whole process: who sends, who receives, when, over which protocol or connector and with what result. Only authenticated users exchange files, data travels encrypted and every transfer is checked against the user’s rules. If a transfer fails, it is recorded and can be resumed, and nothing is lost without a trace.
Management
Riversoft STCP Gemini and Riversoft STCP DirectLink are configured and monitored through the Riversoft Console Portal, the web administration interface, and the Riversoft STCP Gemini API, which does the same through integration. Whether used together or separately, both products share the same management: users, partners, schedules and rules are kept in one place, and the configuration and transfer history are kept in your company’s database.
Who it is for
| Who | How they use it |
|---|---|
| People | Send and receive files through Riversoft STCP DirectLink Portal, with nothing to install. |
| Systems | Automate sending and receiving through the REST API. |
| Partners | Exchange files over SFTP, AS2 or Webhook. |
| External recipients | Receive a secure link by email, SMS or WhatsApp and download the file with a security code. |
| Operators | Configure and track transfers through the Riversoft Console Portal. |
Benefits
- One control for many protocols and connectors: portal, API, SFTP, AS2, Webhook, WhatsApp and cloud storage follow the same access and logging rules.
- Security: HTTPS, sign-in with SSO and MFA, access tokens and links protected by a security code.
- Traceability: every upload and download is recorded with user, file, date, time and result.
- Nothing to install for end users: access is through the browser.
- Cloud integration: sending and receiving with Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage and Oracle Cloud Object Storage.
- Your own environment: data stays on your company’s servers, under your security policies.
Components
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| Riversoft STCP DirectLink | Transfers files over every protocol and connector other than OFTP and provides the REST API. |
| Riversoft STCP DirectLink Portal | Web interface for users to send and receive files. See Using Riversoft STCP DirectLink Portal. |
| Riversoft Console Portal | Web interface for configuring and monitoring Riversoft STCP DirectLink and Riversoft STCP Gemini. It is served by the Riversoft STCP Gemini API. |
| Riversoft STCP Gemini API | Management REST API for Riversoft STCP DirectLink and Riversoft STCP Gemini. See Riversoft STCP Gemini API. |
| Riversoft STCP Gemini Rename (optional) | File routing and automation. See Riversoft STCP Gemini Rename. |
| Riversoft STCP Gemini (optional) | Transfers files over the OFTP protocol. See Riversoft STCP Gemini. |
| Riversoft STCP Enterprise Server (optional) | On Windows, holds users, credentials, rules and file areas. |
Where to start
About this documentation
This documentation applies to version 9.0.1 and later of the 9.0 line.
Audience
| Profile | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Manager / technical evaluator | Concepts and architecture |
| System administrator | Requirements, Installation, Configuration |
| Operator | Operation, Administration |
| Portal user | Using Riversoft STCP DirectLink Portal |
| Developer / integrator | Quick start, Integration, Riversoft STCP DirectLink API |
| Information security | Security |
Conventions
| Convention | Meaning |
|---|---|
monospace | Commands, files, parameters and literal values |
<value> (in commands) | Value the reader must replace |
| Bold | Interface elements (menus, buttons, fields) |
| Menu › Submenu | Navigation path in the interface |
Callouts
| Callout | Use |
|---|---|
| Note | Additional information |
| Tip | Shortcut or recommendation |
| Important | Requirement that must not be ignored |
| Warning | Risk of downtime or security failure |
| Caution | Risk of data loss or irreversible action |