Connectors

Tradecloud provides several connector types that complement the standard API integration, offering alternative methods for data exchange and authentication to meet diverse integration requirements.

Overview

These connectors are additions to the API connector, providing specialized integration patterns:

• Real-time push messaging through webhook connectors

• File-based integration through FTP connectors

• Single Sign-On authentication through Azure Active Directory

Connector Types

🔗 Webhook Connector

The webhook connectors work alongside the API to push real-time messages to your systems when orders, shipments, or documents are created or updated, eliminating the need for continuous polling.

Key Features:

• Real-time order and shipment event notifications

• Push-based messaging (no polling required)

• Support for both JSON and XML formats

• Filtered event delivery based on your requirements

• Works alongside API calls for complete integration

Best for: High-volume, real-time integrations with existing web infrastructure.

For choosing between webhook and polling approaches, see: Webhook vs Polling

📁 FTP Connectors

The FTP Connectors provide file-based integration using secure SFTP protocols, supporting structured data formats for batch processing scenarios.

Available FTP Connectors:

• CSV FTP Connector - For comma-separated value file exchange

• EDIFACT FTP Connector - For UN/EDIFACT standard message format

Key Features:

• Secure SFTP file transfer

• Bidirectional file exchange (upload/download)

• Automatic file archiving

• Support for batch processing workflows

Best for: Legacy systems, batch processing, and environments requiring file-based integration.

🔐 Azure Active Directory Connector

The Azure AD Connector provides Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, allowing your organization's users to access Tradecloud using their existing corporate credentials.

Key Features:

• Single Sign-On with Azure AD credentials

• Automatic user provisioning

• Centralized access control through Azure AD policies

• Enhanced security with existing organizational policies like multi-factor authentication

• Reduced IT management overhead

Best for: Organizations using Microsoft Azure AD for identity management and requiring SSO capabilities.