# Adding an AS2 Partner

The AS2 protocol is a file transfer protocol commonly used to transfer EDI files from one AS2 partner to another.

In this document, we will learn how to add an AS2 Partner in Astera.

### Configuring an AS2 Partner

1. To setup an AS2 Partner go to the *Server Explorer*, right-click on *DEFAULT* and select the *AS2 Setup* option.

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2. The *AS2 setup* configuration page will open, select the *AS2 Partners* tab. This is where all configured partners are shown.

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3. Let’s click on the import arrow to add a new partner.

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An *Import Partner* window will open like this:

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* *Partner Name –* The name used to refer to this partner.
* *Partner URL* – The URL of the partners server where their AS2 service is active.
* *AS2 ID* – Partners unique identifier.
* *Certificate File* – File path where the partners public certificate is stored.

Now, let’s add our AS2 partner and click *Import*.

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4. Our AS2 partner has been added.

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This is how an AS2 partner can be added to send and receive EDI files in Astera.


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