Batch FTP - Decrypting Files Downloaded from the FTP Web Interface

Explain how to decrypt or unzip files downloaded from the FTP interface so that merchants can read responses, confirmations, or settlement details.

External – merchants who download and view batch-related files.

Prerequisites

• The file downloaded from the FTP interface (dl folder).

• Your FTP/processing password (provided in your welcome letter or implementation package).

• A tool such as 7-Zip (recommended) or WinZip.

Option A – Using 7-Zip (recommended)

1. Download the file from FTP

   • Use the Downloading Files with the FTP Web Interface guide to download the file to your computer.

2. Start extraction

   1. Locate the downloaded file.

   2. Right-click the file.

   3. Hover over the 7-Zip menu.

   4. Click Extract Here.

3. Enter your password

   • When prompted, enter your FTP password and click OK. This step decrypts the file.

4. Open the decrypted file

   • A new file (often named RESPONSE.TPS) appears in your folder.

   • Open it in Notepad or Notepad++ to review the contents.

Option B – Using WinZip with .zip extension

1. If the file doesn’t have a .zip extension

   • Rename the file so that it ends with .zip (for example, filename.zip).

2. Open with WinZip

   • Double-click the .zip file; WinZip opens.

   • When prompted, enter your processing password from your welcome letter.

3. Extract and view

   • Extract the contents.

   • Open the extracted file(s) in a text editor or your reconciliation system.

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