Logon Message

TagField NameReq'dComments
StandardHeaderYes MsgType = A
98EncryptMethodYes (Always unencrypted)
108HeartBtIntYes Note same value used by both sides
95RawDataLengthNo Required for some authentication methods
96RawDataNo Required for some authentication methods
141ResetSeqNumFlagNo Indicates both sides of a FIX session should reset sequence numbers
789NextExpectedMsgSeqNumNo Optional, alternative via counterparty bi-lateral agreement message gap detection and recovery approach (see "Logon Message NextExpectedMsgSeqNum Processing" section)
383MaxMessageSizeNo Can be used to specify the maximum number of bytes supported for messages received
MsgTypeGrpNo
464TestMessageIndicatorNo Can be used to specify that this FIX session will be sending and receiving "test" vs. "production" messages.
553UsernameNo
554PasswordNo Note: minimal security exists without transport-level encryption.
1137DefaultApplVerIDYesThe default version of FIX being carried over this FIXT session
StandardTrailerYes