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# Connect / Invite suppliers

To work with an external vendor through equip me, you first need to connect them using Partner Connect. This allows the provider to unlock their offers and make them available to you inside the platform.

#### Where to find Partner Connect

You can find Partner Connect in the main navigation under:

**Offer Management → Partner Connect**

This opens the **Partners & Suppliers** overview, where all connected providers are listed.

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#### Inviting a new provider

To invite a new external provider, select the **Add partner** tile in the overview.

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This opens the invitation dialog, where you enter the basic contact information for the provider.&#x20;

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Once the invitation is sent, the provider receives an email with access to equipme.

The invitation establishes the connection between your company and the provider. Until it is accepted, the provider cannot yet share offers or services with you.

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#### After the provider accepts the invitation

Once the provider accepts the invitation, the connection becomes active.

From this point on, the provider can make their services and products available to you through equip me. These offers can then be used in your Marketplace and follow the same ordering and approval flows as other services.


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