HTTP Protocol

The HTTP server allows file transfer operations through the HTTP protocol. These operations can be performed using APIs designed for managed file transfers (MFT).

Configuration steps

To configure the HTTPS server:

1. Click the New button.

2. In the New server panel select the HTTP protocol.

The following fields will be available for configuration:

• Name (*): assign a name to the server. This name will appear in the server card or list.

• Port (*): specify the port number used to connect to the server.

• 🚀 DMZ: enable the DMZ toggle to route traffic through a DMZ. Select Port Forwarding mode and specify the port. This action will create a new entry in the DMZ → Servers panel.

• Description: optionally, provide a description for the server.

• VFS (*): select the VFS that will be accessible via HTTP.

Applications

Once the server is configured, you can enable access to the MFT REST API or the File Manager.

Enable the mft-api or file-manager toggle as follows:

• mft-api: toggle this option to activate the MFT Rest API. Once enabled, you can access the Swagger documentation by clicking the path displayed below the toggle.

• File Manager: this is an intuitive web interface that allows authorized internal and external users to manage files and folders. Depending on their permissions, users can browse folders, upload, download and delete files, and manage metadata directly from a browser. To add the File Manager:

  1. Click the Add button.

  2. Select file-manager from the list.

  3. Click the ✓ icon to confirm.

  4. (Optional) Click the Edit Configuration icon to customize File Manager settings.

Refer to the File Manager section for details.