Connecting Workday with External Partners restricted to SFTP or FTP
When operating an ERP platform like Workday you often need to exchange files with legacy systems or external partners. These partners may rely on SFTP, FTPS, or HTTPS for file delivery. SFTPPlus MFT makes this integration simple and secure.
Implementation details
A common scenario is receiving data from external partners using SFTP. Here's how SFTPPlus MFT fits in:
- A partner system uploads a file to SFTPPlus over SFTP.
- Once received, SFTPPlus MFT makes the file available for download via SFTP
- Sends an HTTP webhook to Workday, triggering it to start processing
- Workday then connects back to SFTPPlus to download the file securely over SFTP.
This keeps the file flow decoupled and allows Workday to manage the processing.
🧩 Authentication Options
SFTPPlus supports multiple user authentication backends including:
- Internal user management
- Active Directory
- LDAP
- Local OS users
Additionally, certificate-based authentication and IP access controls provide layered security.
File Transfer Protocol Options
Files can also be received via alternative protocols including:
- FTPS
- HTTPS REST API
- HTTPS AS2
- HTTPS Web UI - partners can upload using a browser
This provides flexibility for both modern and legacy clients.
📑 Auditing & Traceability
Every action, upload, download, user login, webhook trigger, is fully logged. This supports:
- Audit trails
- Security reviews
- Compliance reporting
Summary
By placing SFTPPlus MFT as a bridge between external systems and cloud-based ERPs like Workday, you gain:
- Secure, flexible file handling
- Decoupled architecture
- No need for custom ERP development
- Support for multiple legacy protocols
SFTPPlus MFT is a practical solution to help Workday interface with external partners that still depend on FTP-based file delivery. With built-in webhooks, strong authentication, and full auditing, it simplifies and secures file workflows, while reducing dependency on custom code or rigid ERP adapters.
🫴 Contact the SFTPPlus MFT Support Team - we're ready to help you design and implement a secure, efficient Workday integration tailored to your needs.