Can You Rename Your .EFT File After it is Downloaded?
Yes you can. After your have downloaded your .EFT File, you may have a file with a long file name. For example, PS20232425210413030242.eft. That file name can be hard to find if you are searching for your .EFT File on your computer or if you have multiple .EFT Files for responsible persons. You can though, rename the .EFT File to a more recognizable name like, MikeSmith.eft, etc. That won't affect the contents of your .EFT File.
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