# How to Get Started

To get started as a partner, you must have an account on the Marketplace Platform. This account must be set up as a partner account.&#x20;

While partner accounts have the same features and functionalities as client accounts, they also provide additional features to help you procure for your end customers and transact successfully on the Marketplace.

Once you've signed in to your account, there are various ways to get started, depending on the actions you want to take. Use the following table as a guide to access the most important topics:

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We recommend starting with the key concepts and familiarizing yourself with the platform's interface and navigation. The [SoftwareOne Platform YouTube Channel ](https://www.youtube.com/@MarketplacePlatform)also contains various introductory videos to help you get started.
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<table><thead><tr><th valign="middle">What do you want to do?</th><th>See this page for details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="middle">Familiarize yourself with the key concepts and terminology.</td><td><a href="../key-concepts">Key Concepts</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Learn how to navigate the platform and use features like data grids, object spotlight, account switcher, and more.</td><td><a href="../interface">Platform Interface</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Understand the key points to establish a GDAP or a partner relationship request with SoftwareOne.</td><td><a href="../../../extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider/granular-delegated-admin-privileges-gdap/gdap-and-partner-relationship-request-considerations">GDAP and Partner Relationship Request Considerations</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Enroll in the SoftwareOne CSP Partner Program (mandatory for ordering products for resale).</td><td><a href="how-to-enroll-in-the-softwareone-csp-partner-program">How to Enroll in the SWO CSP Partner Program</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Order products for resale to your end customers by creating a new agreement.</td><td><a href="how-to-order-products-for-resale">How to Order Products for Resale</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Order additional items using an existing agreement.</td><td><a href="../marketplace-for-clients/add-items-to-an-agreement">How to Add Items to Your Agreement</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">View subscriptions, add or remove licenses, and terminate subscriptions.</td><td><a href="../marketplace-for-clients/how-to-manage-your-subscriptions">How to Manage Your Subscriptions</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Add new users to your account.</td><td><a href="../marketplace-for-clients/how-to-invite-users-to-your-account">How to Invite Users to Your Account</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Manage your account settings, including user groups, licensees, notifications, and more.</td><td><a href="../marketplace-for-clients/how-to-manage-your-account-settings">How to Manage Your Account Settings</a></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle">Find answers to commonly asked questions.</td><td><a href="partner-faqs">Partner FAQs</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Additional resources

Use these additional resources to learn more about the platform:

{% content-ref url="../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/agreements" %}
[agreements](../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/agreements)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/certificates" %}
[certificates](../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/certificates)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/enrollments" %}
[enrollments](../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/enrollments)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/subscriptions" %}
[subscriptions](../../../modules-and-features/marketplace/subscriptions)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider" %}
[microsoft-cloud-solution-provider](../../../extensions/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../extensions/finops-for-cloud" %}
[finops-for-cloud](../../../extensions/finops-for-cloud)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../help-and-support/faqs" %}
[faqs](../../../help-and-support/faqs)
{% endcontent-ref %}
