In this article: Steps to Onboarding
Overview
This article provides step-by-step guidance to help you get started with the Quick to Market (QTM) programs, using the FastTrack Partner Community (FPC) Portal.
By completing the onboarding steps outlined below, you will:
- Submit a nomination form for the program you’re trying to join through the FPC Portal.
- Accept the necessary program agreements and understand program requirements.
- Complete Payment Central profile setup.
- Successfully join the QTM program(s) and receive additional resources to support your ongoing success of the program(s).
Steps to Onboarding
Follow the steps below in order. Once you finish these steps, you will have completed onboarding.
Step 1: Submit a nomination form by filling out all required fields.
- Go to the FPC Portal to apply to a program: https://fpc.microsoft.com/nomination-create/
- To apply for Copilot Agents, M365 Copilot Deployment Voucher, or M365 E3/E5 Migration & Deployment Voucher, select Community Member in the application form. Specify the intended program, (e.g., Copilot Agents) in the Reason for nomination field.
- To apply for Business Central Migration or AI Business Process Voucher Program (AIBPV), select AIBPV in the application form. Specify the intended program (e.g., Business Central Migration) in the Reason for nomination field. Note: You do not need to select Community Member (or be a part of the FastTrack Partner Community) to participate in these two programs.
- Once the nomination form has been submitted, the organization’s eligibility will be reviewed. If eligible, the partner will receive an email invitation and program agreements. Please note, eligibility review occur weekly.
Step 2: Accept the Terms & Conditions
- If your organization is approved for the program applied to, an email invitation will be sent to the designated primary contact from the nomination form, from PXPartnerOnboarding@microsoft.com.
- Use the link and the unique invitation code in the email to access the FPC Portal.
- The invitation link is valid for 30 days. If expired, request a new one from PXPartnerSupport@microsoft.com.
- Upon signing in to the portal, you must review and accept the program’s Terms & Conditions (T&Cs):
- Acceptance of T&Cs officially enrolls your organization in the program and unlocks access to program tools and resources.
- You cannot proceed with onboarding or access program tools until T&Cs are accepted.
Note: Your available program T&Cs can also be found at: https://fpc.microsoft.com/agreement.
Step 3: Technical Onboarding and Payment Central Setup
A. Provide Payment Information in the FPC Portal
- After accepting T&Cs, update your organization’s payment details in the FPC Portal (My Workspace > Program Memberships).
- Verify and update company profile information.
- Assign a “Payment Central Contact” (usually an accounting/finance contact) who will manage your Payment Central account.
- Confirm your preferred currency for payouts.
- After the payment information is provided within the portal, the listed Payment Central Contact will receive an email invitation to create your organization’s profile in Microsoft Payment Central (the email is valid for 30 days)
- Your Payment Central contact will need to complete the online form with:
- Organization’s contact info (business name, address, primary contact email/phone)
- Business profile questionnaire (compliance info)
- Tax information (W-9 for US, W-8BEN for non-US partners)
- Banking information (bank country, routing/ABA or IBAN, SWIFT, account holder name/number/type, payout currency)
- Submit the profile for approval. Microsoft reviews and approves within ~48 hours.
- If issues arise (e.g., tax ID or bank validation), you’ll be notified to correct them.
For a full walkthrough, refer to the Knowledge Article: Partner Onboarding: Microsoft Payment Central (MPC) Instructions.
Step 4: Welcome
- After completing these onboarding steps, you’re ready to participate.
- Your primary contact will receive a Final Welcome email notifying you that your onboarding has been completed.