Find an Access Point
An Access Point is your certified gateway to the Peppol network. You send and receive everything through it. Here’s how to choose one.
What an Access Point does
A Peppol Access Point (AP) is a service provider, certified by OpenPeppol, that:
- puts your outgoing documents onto the network,
- receives incoming documents on your behalf, and
- keeps your entry in the network lookup (SMP) up to date.
You connect to one Access Point and can then reach every participant on the network.
How to choose
There’s no single “best” Access Point — the right one depends on your setup. Weigh these factors:
| Factor | Questions to ask |
|---|---|
| Software fit | Does it integrate with my accounting/ERP system out of the box? |
| Documents | Does it support the document types I need (not just invoices)? |
| Volume & pricing | Per-document, subscription, or bundled? What fits my volume? |
| Regions | Does it support the countries and any local requirements I sell into? |
| Support | Onboarding help, test environment, documentation, SLAs? |
Check your existing software first. Many accounting and ERP vendors are themselves
Access Points, or have a preferred partner. Using it is usually the fastest route to live.
Where to find certified providers
- Your accounting/ERP vendor’s integrations or marketplace listing.
- The official OpenPeppol directory of certified service providers.
- Your national Peppol Authority, which often lists providers active in your country.
Only use certified Access Points. Certification is what guarantees interoperability and
security on the network. If a provider can’t show they’re certified, keep looking.
Switching later
You’re not locked in. You can move to a different Access Point later; your new provider updates your registration so documents route to them instead. Plan a short overlap so nothing is missed during the change.