In this article: What is Partner Center | Partner Center Account | Get Started | Referral Ready
What is Partner Center?
Partner Center is the Microsoft tool that streamlines business processes to make it easier for partners to manage their relationships with Microsoft and customers. Use Partner Center to:
- Manage your Microsoft account and users
- Identify milestone opportunities
- Engage with customers
- Build relationships with other partners
- Enroll in incentive programs
- Manage your membership in the Microsoft Partner Network
Specific resources for FastTrack Ready Partners
FastTrack Ready Partners (FRPs) use Partner Center tools and resources to:
- Manage Partner Microsoft account.
- Manage Microsoft Partner Network membership.
- Billing and taxes.
- Enroll in incentive programs.
- Receive referrals. For more information on FPC opportunities refer to the Partner Center FastTrack Insights article.
- Submit requests for payment for milestone achievements.
Partner Center Account
Review this article to learn how to set up an account in Partner Center.
Get Started
Sign in to Partner Center using Partner Org ID credentials.
Partner Center Profile
Create your Partner Center profile and include your top five (5) locations where you are able to deliver FastTrack to customers. Note: It is important to regularly review and update your business profile in the Partner Center for you to receive referrals.
On the Partner Center Home Page, in the upper right-hand corner, select the icon as shown in the image below, and then select "My profile."
Important! As you increase your areas of expertise, update your profile.
Account Settings | Legal Info
In Account Settings | Legal Info keep your partner organization information updated.
- Create profiles for each region/Country you are authorized to do business in.
- Make sure to emphasize your areas of expertise.
- You can also help ensure you receive the referrals you want by refining your value-added services.
Referral Ready
In Partner Center select Referrals
How Partner Center Distributes Referrals
- Partner Center determines the customer's location.
- Partner Center performs a search on the customer's workload and seat size in addition to the customer's location.
- Partner Center determines if a partner is available.
- If Yes, the customer is assigned and the assignment email is sent to the Customer, Partner, and Partner Success Manager.
- If No, the request will be routed to the FastTrack Center.
- Partner Center sends a referral email to the Customer, Partner, and PSM.