FTP Reports Moving to SFT (Secure File Transfer)

Partners:

Secure File Transfer (SFT) BLS report handlers be getting new DOR SFT logons and temporary passwords.  Designated persons will get two emails:  one email will provide you with your new logon and the other will provide you a temporary password that you will want to change to your own password.

FTP Reports

Your BLS Standard Report delivery (Delinquent Accounts reports, ARDs, etc.) currently delivered to your File Transfer Protocol (FTP folder- accessed using the fortress URL) will soon be delivered to your new SFT folder.

Unlike FTP, Secure File Transfer will allow users to update and manage their own passwords. SFT passwords expire every 90 days. Reports are retained in the SFT folder for 13 days.  After 13 days, they will automatically delete out of the folder.

Access your new SFT folder at https://sft.wa.gov/.

There will be two types of documents showing in the folder:

·        a single MS word document containing the daily Standard Reports (.doc) and

·        other documents and reports showing as .txt files.

If your DOR BLS SFT logon or password is not working, revoked, or expires, contact the

SFT Admin Group at DORDLSFTAdmin@dor.wa.gov.

Optional Reports

Your Optional Report deliveries will also change from FTP to SFT.

Optional reports received in a text file format include the following:

Current licensees file: all active and held accounts for your city.

Welcome file: licensees in your city that were approved during the month – can be used to mail-merge a welcome letter, if desired.

Terminated accounts file: list of all licensees terminated during the month.

Vendor file: all active, held, pending, suspended, and recently terminated or withdrawn accounts.  This file can be used by a ‘tax discovery agent.’

Optional Report Instructions

Attached are instructions for accessing the SFT folder and downloading your reports which show as a text document (those with a .txt file extension).  The instructions for converting them to an Excel spreadsheet are the same as those used with your FTP folder.  

If you have password problems, contact DORDLSFTAdmin@dor.wa.gov directly for assistance.

If you have general questions regarding this communication, contact BLSDORPartner@dor.wa.gov .