# Access Point

Certified provider that sends/receives PEPPOL documents on your behalf.

## Definition

Certified provider that sends/receives PEPPOL documents on your behalf.

## Explanation

You typically connect your ERP/accounting system to an Access Point.

Access Points look up routing via SMP/SML to deliver to recipients.

## Related resources

- [PEPPOL guide](/resources/compliance/peppol-network-guide)

## Related terms

- [PEPPOL](/resources/glossary/peppol): A network and specifications for exchanging e-procurement documents, including e-invoices.
- [SMP](/resources/glossary/smp): Service Metadata Publisher used to publish recipient capabilities in PEPPOL.
- [SML](/resources/glossary/sml): Service Metadata Locator used to find which SMP is responsible for a participant.
- [Participant ID](/resources/glossary/participant-id): Identifier used in PEPPOL to address a sender/receiver (e.g., with a scheme).