This article explains the technical intricacies of the Peppol discovery process, detailing how participant identifiers are hashed and resolved via DNS to Service Metadata Publishers (SMPs). It highlights key components such as the Service Metadata Locator (SML), SMP metadata signing, and the lack of fallback routing, underscoring the importance of correct configuration for reliable e‑invoicing.
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Key Takeaways
The SML uses SHA‑256 hashing for participant IDs per current specifications.
SMP responses must be XMLDSig‑signed using SHA‑256, required post‑1.3 updates.
The entire chain is blocked, preventing document transmission.
No, there is no fallback routing by design.
The process involves participant ID, SML DNS lookup, SMP metadata retrieval, signature validation, and AS4 transport.
Primary source
Read the full article at MediumThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 17 February 2026. It relates to VAT developments in European Union. The original source is Medium.
