What is the mass data interface ELMA5 used for?

The BZSt's cost-effective ELMA procedure is currently available for authenticated transmission of bulk data. The mass data interface ELMA provides the following functions, among others:

• Bulk data transfer via SFTP
• SSH encryption with certificate-based authentication
• Use of open standards (all components available as open source)

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How do I use ELMA5?

Data can be transmitted between any terminals and the ITZBund as a service provider for the BZSt via the mass data interface ELMA. The prerequisite for this is successful registration with the specialist procedure in the BZSt online portal and activation for the ELMA procedure for each specialist procedure for which the data transfer is to take place.

BZSt registration
To register with the BZSt online.portal, a BZSt no. and a BZSt secret required. Further explanations on the registration process can be found on the BZSt website.

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Who is the target group?

The ELMA communication method was developed for the transmission of mass data. The target group are major customers such as B. Data centers of the banking industry. Among other things, Knowledge of data processing and network technology required.

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Where can I find more help?

Further detailed information on the ELMA procedure is available on the BZSt website. In particular, a communications manual is available that explains the procedure for data transmission of bulk data via the ELMA bulk data interface to the BZSt with standardized and technical requirements in more detail.