Welcome to the DTCC Connectivity Document Repository.
On this page, you will find:
- Supporting documentation regarding DTCC's Connectivity requirements and features.
- Forms needed to establish connectivity for DTCC's Repository & Derivative Services. To submit a connectivity request for all other DTCC products, go to the MyDTCC portal, click Support, and then click Connectivity Management.
- Forms needed to request data delivery for DTCC's Repository & Derivative Services.
Documents are segregated by DTCC Products & Services and Protocol. It is recommended that you utilize the search function to locate the documents specific to the DTCC Products & Services and Protocol.
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Further Resources
| For... | Action and Links... |
|---|---|
| Support and other questions | Open a support case by visiting MyDTCC portal. Click Support, and then click Connectivity Management. |
| NSCC modernization technology upgrades | Access product-specific important notices and NSCC Network Connectivity Web Modernization. |
| Repository & Derivative Services (GTR, TIW) products | Email |
| Repository & Derivative Services (Report Hub) | Navigate to the DTCC Report Hub section on this site. |
Connectivity Documentation
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| Product | Protocol | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTR | sFTP | GTR sFTP Connectivity Data Request Form Video | This video explains how to populate the sFTP Connectivity Request form for the GTR Service. |
| GTR | sFTP | GTR sFTP接続設定データ申請フォームビデオ(日本語) |
この動画はGTRサービス利用におけるsFTP接続設定の申請フォームの入力方法を説明しています。 |
| GTR | sFTP | GTR sFTP Connectivity Client Pack |
This pack provides new or existing clients with the required documentation to create a new sFTP connection into DTCC or amend existing setups for the GTR Services: CFTC, Canada, SEC, EU SFTR, UK SFTR, FINMA. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that provides an overview of the service offering. 2. a checklist that outline the activities expected by both client and DTCC to complete the setup. 3. a connectivity form that clients will need to complete to provide information relating to a request. 4a. sFTP connectivity support guide that provides more details into DTCC's sFTP service. 4b. sFTP Web User ID guide that provides details of how to create and configure a User ID which is required for sFTP connections to DTCC.. 4c. Header and Trailer checker to help build the submission file. 5. DTCCs Distributed UAT and Production sFTP Known Host Key. 6. DTCC Distributed sFTP Servers Public Key. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | sFTP, Connect:Direct, MQ,FIX,FTPS |
This document outlines the DTCC Connectivity Services fees for various private network connectivity options. | |
| TIW | sFTP and Connect:Direct |
TIW Connectivity Data Request Form (spreadsheet) | This form must be used to make requests for any new, or updates of, sFTP connections and/or reports for the TIW Service. |
| All DTCC Products except RDS and DTCC Report Hub | sFTP, HTTPS (Web) |
AT&T VPN Gateway Device Client Guide (pdf) | This guide provides an introduction and setup information for the AT&T Gateway device. This device enables secure network connections to DTCC systems. |
| All DTCC Products except RDS and DTCC Report Hub | sFTP, HTTPS (Web) |
AT&T ANIRA VPN External User Setup Guide (pdf) | This guide describes the process of downloading, installing and configuring the AT&T ANIRA VPN Global Network Client in your network environment. |
| DTC, NSCC, FICC |
sFTP, Connect:Direct, |
DTCC Connectivity Options for DTC, NSCC, and FICC Products (pdf) | The purpose of this document is to provide an overview in which clients can see the general broad scope of connectivity offerings DTCC has for DTC, NSCC, and FICC products. The document allows DTCC Connectivity Generalists to reference details with the clients in a clear, concise manner with easy to follow details and expectancies, enabling clients to select the proper connectivity for their environment and business functions. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | sFTP, MQ | DTCC Client TLSv1.2 Certificate Exchange Procedure (pdf) | This guide provides general instruction on CSR (Certificate Signing Request) and Certificate Authority signed certificate generation, along with the process of sending certificates to and receiving certificates from DTCC’s connectivity teams. This procedure outlines DTCC-approved Certificate Authorities and their specifically approved root and intermediate signing certificates. Read this guide thoroughly prior to purchasing any TLS certificates used to connect with DTCC. DTCC does not approve self-signed or private CA signed certificates to connect to DTCC’s network moving forward. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | Connect:Direct | Network Data Mover (NDM) (Connect:Direct) Function User's Guide (pdf) | This guide describes the proper use of the IBM batch file transfer protocol Connect:Direct® (formerly NDM: Network Data Mover). Details provide an overview of NDM protocol, and specifics of file transfer etiquette with DTCC, as well as the various configurations and error codes. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | sFTP | SSH/sFTP Transmission Guide for DTCC z/OS Mainframe Systems (pdf) | The SSH/SFTP Transmission Guide provides information to help you implement secure file transmissions to the z/OS mainframe systems at DTCC. |
| DTC Settlement | sFTP | CCF SFTP File Upload and Download Client Guide (pdf) | This guide provides information on the CCF file processes, including: Proper steps for information sharing, Credentials, Data passwords, File puts and gets, Dataset names, Syntax review, and Test files. |
| GTR | sFTP | DTCC’s Mainframe Requirements for Public Key Authentication (PKA) (pdf) | This document explains the X.509 certificate requirements for adding Public Key Authentication (PKA) to Mainframe connections. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | SFTP, Connect:Direct, MQ, FIX, FTPS, HTTPS (Web) |
DTCC SMART Network MPLS Ethernet Access Diagram (pdf) | This document contains both high-level and detailed diagrams of the DTCC SMART Network, including circuits and DTCC equipment installed at the client site. |
| GTR, TIW | MQ | GTR and TIW MQ Connectivity Client Pack (zip) |
This pack provides new or existing clients with the required documentation to create a new MQ connection into DTCC or amend existing setups for the TIW Service, or the GTR Services: CFTC, Canada, SEC, EU SFTR, UK SFTR, FINMA. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that provides an overview of the service offering. 2. a checklist listing the activities expected by both the client and DTCC to complete the setup. 3. a Connectivity form for the client to provide information relating to the setup. 4. MQ connectivity support guide that provides more details into DTCC's MQ service. 5. DTCC TLS Certificates for MQ connections. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | SFTP, Connect:Direct, MQ, FIX, FTPS, HTTPS (Web) |
SMART Circuit Order Guide (pdf) *Effective Date October 5 2023* |
DTCC's Security Managed and Reliable Technology ("SMART") is a global and encrypted routed network that allows for connection and distribution of any data or applications to and from all DTCC services. This network is fully managed by DTCC end-to-end, with dedicated client connections used purely for DTCC purposes. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | SFTP, Connect:Direct, MQ, FIX, FTPS, HTTPS (Web) |
SMART Circuit Order Guide (pdf) *Effective Date March 14 2025* |
DTCC's Security Managed and Reliable Technology ("SMART") is a global and encrypted routed network that allows for connection and distribution of any data or applications to and from all DTCC services. This network is fully managed by DTCC end-to-end, with dedicated client connections used purely for DTCC purposes. |
| GTR | sFTP | GTR Rewrites and Refit sFTP Connectivity Client Pack |
This pack provides new or existing clients with the required documentation to create a new sFTP connection into DTCC or amend existing setups for the GTR Rewrites and Refit Services: JFSA, HKMA, EU EMIR, UK EMIR, ASIC, MAS. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that provides an overview of the service offering. 2. A checklist that outline the activities expected by both client and DTCC to complete the setup. 3. A connectivity form that clients will need to complete to provide information relating to a request. 4a. sFTP connectivity support guide that provides more details into DTCC's sFTP service. 4b. sFTP Web User ID guide that provides details of how to create and configure a User ID which is required for sFTP connections to DTCC. 5. DTCCs Distributed UAT and Production sFTP Known Host Key. 6. DTCC Distributed sFTP Servers Public Key. |
| GTR | MQ | GTR Rewrites and Refit MQ Connectivity Client Pack |
This pack provides new or existing clients with the required documentation to create a new MQ connection into DTCC or amend existing setups for the GTR Rewrites and Refit Services: JFSA, HKMA, EU EMIR, UK EMIR, ASIC, MAS. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that provides an overview of the service offering. 2. a checklist listing the activities expected by both the client and DTCC to complete the setup. 3. a Connectivity form for the client to provide information relating to the setup. 4. MQ connectivity support guide that provides more details into DTCC's MQ service. 5. DTCC TLS Certificates for MQ connections. |
| DTC, NSCC, FICC | MQ | DTCC Standards for MQ Series Transmission Guide | This guide provides information on MQ Channel requests, configurations and support with the DTCC. Note: DTCC only supports client connections that use IBM WebSphere and IBM MQ Appliance. |
| All DTCC Products | All Protocols | DTCC Connectivity: DTCC External Approved Certificate Authorities Spring 2024 | This document provides the list of DTCC approved external (PKI) certificate authorities. Information includes vendor’s name, along with their respective approved external root and associated issuing certificate authorities. Note: Updated November 2024. |
| NSCC | HTTPS (Web) | DTCC Insurance Egress API mTLS Client Certificates | TLS Certificates used by DTCC Insurance Services during mutual authentication (mTLS) to carrier or broker/dealer APIs. |
| GTR | SFTP, NDM | GTR Canada ReWrite Connectivity Request Form | This form should be completed by clients with existing SFTP/NDM connections, and require configuration updates for Canada Collateral submissions and/or Collateral related response files and reports. |