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Partner Onboarding Guide

Welcome to the VenturEd Communications API partner program! This guide will walk you through the process of becoming a partner and integrating with our platform.

Overview​

The VenturEd Communications API allows partners to resell our messaging services to their customers. As a partner, you'll be able to:

  • Provide SMS messaging services to your customers
  • Handle customer authentication and authorization
  • Receive API keys on behalf of your customers
  • Integrate messaging into your existing platform

Getting Started​

1. Initial Contact​

To begin the partner onboarding process, email us at:

📧 [email protected]

Include the following information in your initial contact:

  • Your business name and brief description
  • How you plan to use the Communications API
  • Your expected message volume (if known)
  • Any specific requirements or questions

2. Qualification Process​

Our qualification process has a low barrier to entry. We focus on:

  • Genuine business interest: Are you building a real service for real customers?
  • Billing capability: Can you handle the billing and payment aspects?

Note: We don't offer free services. All partnerships require billing arrangements.

3. Information Requirements​

Once qualified, we'll need the following information:

Business Information​

  • Business Name: Used for platform identification and customer communications
  • Short Business Name: May be required for alphanumeric SMS sender IDs
  • Legal Information: Company registration details, terms acceptance

Technical Configuration​

  • Partner Endpoint URL: Required - This is where we'll send customer API keys when authorization completes
  • Technical Contact: Developer or technical lead contact information

Business Requirements​

  • Billing Details: Payment methods, billing agreements
  • Pricing Discussions: Rate negotiations, volume considerations
  • Message Cost Handling: How messaging costs will be bundled or passed through

4. Setup Process​

Current Timeline: Few days to 1 week

Our setup process is currently manual and handled by our senior development team:

  1. Requirements Gathering: We'll collect all necessary information
  2. Legal & Billing Setup: Finalize agreements and billing arrangements
  3. Technical Configuration: Our team manually configures your partner account
  4. Documentation & Testing: We provide documentation and help with initial testing

Note: Timeline may vary based on billing complexity and legal requirements.

What Happens Next​

After setup is complete, you'll receive:

  • Your partner credentials and configuration details
  • Access to our documentation and API specifications
  • Testing guidance and sandbox information
  • Support contact information

Current Status​

🚀 Early Public Phase: We're currently in the early stages of our partner program. This means:

  • Process is manual but flexible
  • Direct access to our development team
  • Documentation and processes are evolving
  • Opportunity to influence platform development

Support​

Throughout the onboarding process, we provide:

  • Direct access to our development team
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Technical support for integration
  • Ongoing partnership support

Next Steps​

Ready to become a partner?

  1. Email us at [email protected]
  2. Review our Authentication Guide to understand how partner authentication works
  3. Prepare your partner endpoint URL for receiving customer API keys
  4. Consider how you'll handle billing and customer relationships

This guide reflects our current onboarding process as of July 2025. As our partner program evolves, we'll update this documentation accordingly.