Secure, Reliable & Automotive-Grade File Exchange
Odette File Transfer Protocol v2 (OFTP2) is a secure and standardized communication protocol widely used in the automotive, manufacturing, and supply chain industries for exchanging EDI messages and large business files over the internet.
OFTP2 is designed to replace legacy ISDN-based OFTP with a modern, IP-based, highly secure communication standard.
What is OFTP2?
OFTP2 is an advanced version of the Odette File Transfer Protocol that enables secure file transfers over TCP/IP networks using strong encryption, digital certificates, and compression.
It is the preferred protocol for OEMs, Tier-1, Tier-2 suppliers, and logistics partners across global automotive ecosystems.
Key Benefits of OFTP2
• Highly secure file transfers using TLS encryption and digital certificates
• Reliable transmission with restart and recovery support
• Optimized for large file and EDI data exchange
• Eliminates dependency on costly ISDN connections
• Widely accepted by automotive OEMs and suppliers
Core Features
• End-to-end encryption and authentication
• Digital certificate-based security (X.509)
• File compression for faster transmission
• Signed and encrypted message support
• Full delivery acknowledgement and audit tracking
OFTP2 for EDI Communication
OFTP2 is commonly used to exchange EDI standards such as EDIFACT, VDA, and ODETTE messages between trading partners.
It ensures secure, compliant, and traceable communication across complex automotive supply chains.
Integration & Compatibility
OFTP2 integrates seamlessly with ERP systems, EDI translators, and backend applications using file-based or API-driven workflows.
It supports inbound and outbound automation, scheduling, monitoring, and alerting for enterprise-scale operations.
Security & Compliance
OFTP2 complies with international automotive and industry security requirements by enforcing encrypted communication, authentication, non-repudiation, and complete audit trails for every file transfer.
Why Choose OFTP2?
For organizations operating in automotive and manufacturing ecosystems, OFTP2 provides a trusted, standardized, and future-ready solution for secure B2B data exchange—ensuring reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Enable Secure Automotive EDI with OFTP2
Adopt a proven protocol trusted by global OEMs and suppliers for mission-critical business communication.
OFTP2 is a secure, internet-based file transfer protocol designed for the automotive and manufacturing industries to exchange EDI messages and large business files using encryption, digital certificates, and reliable delivery mechanisms.
Traditional OFTP relied on ISDN connections, while OFTP2 operates over TCP/IP networks and adds strong encryption, authentication, compression, and signed messages—making it more secure, scalable, and cost-effective.
Yes. OFTP2 uses TLS encryption, X.509 digital certificates, signed payloads, and delivery acknowledgements to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation for all file transfers.
Absolutely. OFTP2 integrates seamlessly with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and EDI translators using automated file workflows, APIs, and scheduled or real-time processing.
OFTP2 is trusted by global OEMs and suppliers because it meets automotive industry standards, supports large file transfers, ensures secure and reliable communication, and enables full traceability across complex supply chains.
