AWS partner-central documentation change
Summary
Restructured and expanded partner verification documentation with detailed step-by-step guides for identity and business verification, added specific requirements and failure procedures
Security assessment
The changes enhance documentation of security features by emphasizing identity verification (selfie + government ID matching) and business credential validation, but do not address a specific vulnerability. Added explicit security justification: 'To maintain the security and integrity of the AWS Partner Network'.
Diff
diff --git a/partner-central/latest/getting-started/verification-process.md b/partner-central/latest/getting-started/verification-process.md index 03b3da860..1ae18c3ea 100644 --- a//partner-central/latest/getting-started/verification-process.md +++ b//partner-central/latest/getting-started/verification-process.md @@ -7 +7 @@ -# Complete the business and identity verification processes +Information required for identity and business verificationComplete identity verificationComplete business verification @@ -9 +9 @@ -AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification and business verification processes during registration. These verification steps validate individual identities and business credentials through government and public data sources. +# Complete the identity and business verification processes @@ -11 +11 @@ AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification -###### To complete verification +AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification and business verification processes during registration. To maintain the security and integrity of the AWS Partner Network for partners and AWS customers, the verification step is required. These verification steps validate individual identities and business credentials through government and public data sources. @@ -13 +13 @@ AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification - 1. Choose **Get Started** to begin the registration process. +## Information required for identity and business verification @@ -15 +15 @@ AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification - 2. A modal will appear on the screen. Review the pre-registration requirements to ensure you have all required materials before proceeding. +Before you begin, ensure you have: @@ -17 +17,20 @@ AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification -###### Important + * **Valid government-issued photo ID** — A government-issued photo ID that includes your photograph for identity verification. + + * **Smartphone with camera** — A smartphone with a camera to take a selfie. This verifies you are a real person and matches the photo on your government ID. + + * **Legal company name** — The official registered name of your business entity. AWS Partner Central and Marketplace will use this name to communicate with you and your buyers. You can only have one AWS Partner Central account per legal business name. + + * **Tax registration location (Country of Incorporation)** — The country where your business entity is registered. This information is used for verification only and will not be saved in your AWS account or used as your billing address. + + * **Business Tax ID** — Your business tax identification number (such as EIN, VAT, GST, or other country-specific tax identifier) is used for tax reporting and business verification. AWS uses this information for business verification only and does not change your billing information in the AWS account. + + + + +## Complete identity verification + +The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and a picture of a government ID. Ensure you have adequate lighting and a stable internet connection. Each QR code is session-specific. + +###### To complete identity verification + + 1. Choose **Get Started** to begin the registration process. @@ -19 +38 @@ AWS Partner Central requires new partners to complete both identity verification -The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and picture of a government ID. Ensure you have adequate lighting and a stable internet connection. Each QR code is session-specific. + 2. Review the pre-registration requirements in the modal that appears to ensure you have all required materials before proceeding. @@ -23 +42,5 @@ The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and picture of - 4. The system will display a unique QR code for mobile verification. + 4. Scan the unique QR code displayed on your computer screen using your mobile device. This redirects you to a mobile verification flow. + + 5. Complete the identity verification workflow from your mobile device. + + 6. Choose **Next** to submit your verification. Identity verification typically takes under a minute to complete. Upon successful verification, your Verification Status will show as **Complete**. @@ -25 +47,0 @@ The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and picture of - 5. Use your mobile device to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen. This will re-direct you to a mobile verification flow. @@ -27 +48,0 @@ The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and picture of - 6. Complete the identity verification workflow from your mobile device. @@ -29 +49,0 @@ The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and picture of - 7. Choose **Next** to submit your verification. Identity Verification typically takes under a minute to complete. Upon successful verification of identity, your Verification Status will show as 'Complete'. @@ -33 +53 @@ The identity verification process requires you to upload a selfie and picture of -If verification fails, click **Refresh** to generate a new QR code. Repeat the mobile verification process. Ensure good lighting and image quality. You can attempt identity verification three times within a 24-hour period. If you fail three times, you can retry after 24 hours. +If verification fails, choose **Refresh** to generate a new QR code and repeat the mobile verification process. Ensure you have good lighting and image quality. You can attempt identity verification three times within a 24-hour period. If you fail three times, you can retry after 24 hours. @@ -35 +55 @@ If verification fails, click **Refresh** to generate a new QR code. Repeat the m - 8. Choose **Next** to continue to the business verification process. +## Complete business verification @@ -39 +59 @@ If verification fails, click **Refresh** to generate a new QR code. Repeat the m -Identity verification must be completed successfully before starting business verification. Ensure you have your company's legal name and tax ID before continuing. +You must complete identity verification before you can start business verification. Ensure you have your company's legal name, tax ID, and location information before you continue. @@ -41 +61 @@ Identity verification must be completed successfully before starting business ve - 9. Complete the business verification fields. If you use and have permissions for the Tax Console already, your business information will be pre-populated. If not, enter the corresponding data, including: Legal business name (as registered), Country of incorporation, Tax ID or Business Registration Number, and State or Province. +###### To complete business verification @@ -43 +63 @@ Identity verification must be completed successfully before starting business ve - 10. Review all entered information for accuracy before final submission. Once completed, select **Next** to begin business verification. + 1. After identity verification succeeds, choose **Next** to continue to the business verification process. @@ -45 +65,21 @@ Identity verification must be completed successfully before starting business ve -###### Note + 2. Complete the business verification fields. If you have Tax Console permissions, your business information pre-populates automatically. Otherwise, enter the following information: + + * Legal business name (as registered) + + * Country of incorporation + + * Tax ID or business registration number + + * State or province + + 3. **Review your information for accuracy.** Make sure the business information is correct before you proceed with verification. The failure of initial verification will require additional information to verify your business entity. + + 4. Choose **Next** to begin business verification. **This process can take up to an hour.** You can stay on this page or leave and return later. + + 5. If business verification fails, complete the supplementary form with the following information: + + * Tax ID or VAT Number + + * Business Registration Number + + * Full address and zip code where the incorporation is registered @@ -47 +87 @@ Identity verification must be completed successfully before starting business ve -This process can take up to an hour. You can stay on this page or leave and return later. If your business verification failed, select **Re-try** and complete the form, ensuring accurate information. + 6. When verification succeeds, a green success bar appears at the top of the page. Choose **Continue Registration** to proceed. @@ -49 +88,0 @@ This process can take up to an hour. You can stay on this page or leave and retu - 11. Once your business is verified successfully, you will see a green success bar at the top of the page. Select **Continue Registration** to proceed. @@ -52,0 +92 @@ This process can take up to an hour. You can stay on this page or leave and retu +After you complete identity and business verification, finish the [rest of the registration form](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/partner-central/latest/getting-started/registration-form.html). @@ -56 +96 @@ This process can take up to an hour. You can stay on this page or leave and retu -If you are unable to complete the registration process and require support, contact APN Support Team through [this external link](https://www.apn-portal.com/knowledgebase/?cu=1&fs=ContactUs&l=en_US). +If you are unable to complete the registration process and require support, review the [Registration FAQ](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/partner-central/latest/getting-started/registration-faq.html) or contact the APN Support Team through [this external link](https://www.apn-portal.com/knowledgebase/?cu=1&fs=ContactUs&l=en_US).