Welcome to the DTCC Connectivity Document Repository.
On this page, you will find:
- Supporting documentation regarding DTCC's Connectivity requirements and functionality.
- Forms needed to establish connectivity for DTCC's Repository & Derivative Services. For all other DTCC products, visit MyDTCC portal (click Support, then Connectivity Management) to submit a request.
- Forms needed to request that data be delivered 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.
Should you have any questions, please visit MyDTCC portal (click Support, then Connectivity Management) to open a case*
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*for Repository & Derivative Services (Report Hub), please navigate to the DTCC Report Hub section on this site.
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Connectivity Documentation
For easier browsing, adjust the number of documents displayed, or use Search to filter out the documents in the table. For instance, if you are connecting via sFTP for GTR, search for sFTP GTR.
| 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 | archive GTR sFTP Connectivity Client Pack (1.46 MB) (archive) |
The pack will provide new or existing clients with the required documentation to create a new sFTP connection into DTCC or amend existing setups for the GTR Services. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that provide a quick 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 connectivity service. 4b. sFTP Global User ID guide that provides details of how to create and configure a Global User ID which is required for sFTP connections to DTCC. 4c. Header and Trailer checker to help build the submission file. 4d. a form that must be completed if you are a new user and wish to make a new request or any change to an existing connectivity flow. 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 guide presents information on pass-through charges related to Securely Managed and Reliable Technology (SMART), which is operated by a subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). | |
| TIW | sFTP and Connect:Direct |
spreadsheet TIW Connectivity Data Request Form (88 KB) (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) |
pdf AT&T VPN Gateway Device Client Guide (802 KB) (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) |
pdf AT&T ANIRA VPN External User Setup Guide (1.36 MB) (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, |
pdf DTCC Connectivity Options for DTC, NSCC, and FICC Products (1.37 MB) (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 | pdf DTCC Client TLSv1.2 Certificate Exchange Procedure (1.27 MB) (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 | pdf Network Data Mover (NDM) (Connect:Direct) Function User's Guide (1.46 MB) (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 | pdf SSH/sFTP Transmission Guide for DTCC z/OS Mainframe Systems (1.36 MB) (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 | archive GTR and TIW MQ Connectivity Client Pack (487 KB) (zip) |
The pack will provide new or existing clients with the required documentation to create a new MQ connection into DTCC or amend existing setups for the GTR Services. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that will offer a quick 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. a support guide that will provide more details into DTCC's MQ service. 5. DTCC TLS Certificates for MQ connections. 6. a form that must be completed if you are a new user and wish to make a new request or any change to an existing connectivity flow. |
| All DTCC Products except DTCC Report Hub | SFTP, Connect:Direct, MQ, FIX, FTPS, HTTPS (Web) |
SMART Circuit Order Guide (pdf) | 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 | document GTR Rewrites and Refit sFTP Connectivity Client Pack (1.41 MB) |
The pack will provide 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. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that provide a quick 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 connectivity service. 4b. sFTP Global User ID guide that provides details of how to create and configure a Global User ID which is required for sFTP connections to DTCC. 4c. Header/trailer checker to help build the submission file. 4d. a form that must be completed if you are a new user and wish to make a new request or any change to an existing connectivity flow. 5. DTCCs Distributed UAT and Production sFTP Known Host Key. 6. DTCC Distributed sFTP Servers Public Key. |
| GTR | MQ | archive GTR Rewrites and Refit MQ Connectivity Client Pack (483 KB) |
The pack will provide 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. Included in this pack are: 1. a factsheet that will offer a quick 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. a support guide that will provide more details into DTCC's MQ service. 5. DTCC TLS Certificates for MQ connections. 6. a form that must be completed if you are a new user and wish to make a new request or any change to an existing connectivity flow. |
| DTC, NSCC, FICC, GTR | MQ | pdf DTCC Standards for MQ Series Transmission Guide (491 KB) | 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. |