> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ycloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tech Partner guide

> Compare Partner Direct Link and your own Meta App to choose the WhatsApp integration path that fits your needs.

Become a YCloud Tech Partner to onboard business customers through Embedded Signup and integrate WhatsApp into your product. YCloud handles billing and provides partner support.

YCloud offers two integration options. Choose the one that fits your needs.

## Choose an integration option

| Comparison | Partner Direct Link | Use your own Meta App |
| - | - | - |
| Key difference | Use YCloud's Embedded Signup flow without obtaining Meta qualifications, so you can start your WhatsApp business quickly. | Use your own Meta App for customer Embedded Signup and integrate it with YCloud. |
| Best for | Teams that want to start a WhatsApp business quickly. | When you have higher requirements for the customer experience and want to use your own Meta App for customer signup. |
| Meta applications and reviews | None | Meta Tech Provider Business Verification Meta App review |
| Embedded Signup entry point | YCloud-hosted link / SDK button | Embedded Signup based on your own app |
| Integration work | Create links on your server and receive webhooks; integrate the SDK if needed. | Configure a Partner Solution and integrate Embedded Signup and APIs. |

In both options, your customers need to complete Meta authorization.

## Start your integration

### Partner Direct Link

Use YCloud's signup flow and start integrating after your Tech Partner application is approved.

#### 1. Become a YCloud Tech Partner

Sign in to the YCloud console and submit a Tech Partner application to gain partner access after approval.

[View the application guide](https://docs.ycloud.com/en/partner-center/technical-development-partners/become-ycloud-tech-partner.md)

#### 2. Integrate Partner Direct Link

Configure a hosted link or SDK button for customer signup, then confirm the binding result through webhooks.

[View the integration guide](https://docs.ycloud.com/en/partner-center/technical-development-partners/partner-direct-link-tp-lite.md)

### Use your own Meta App

Provide Embedded Signup through your own Meta App by first completing the Meta qualifications and app setup.

#### 1. Become a YCloud Tech Partner

Sign in to the YCloud console and submit a Tech Partner application to gain partner access after approval.

[View the application guide](https://docs.ycloud.com/en/partner-center/technical-development-partners/become-ycloud-tech-partner.md)

#### 2. Become a Meta Tech Provider

Prepare your Meta App and complete the Tech Provider, business verification, and app review requirements.

[View the Meta Tech Provider guide](https://docs.ycloud.com/en/partner-center/technical-development-partners/technical-development-partner-onboarding.md#step-1-become-a-meta-tech-provider)

#### 3. Integrate Embedded Signup

Add Meta Embedded Signup to your product so customers can authorize access and connect their WhatsApp business assets.

[View the Embedded Signup guide](https://docs.ycloud.com/en/partner-center/technical-development-partners/embedded-signup.md)

## Pricing and plans

WhatsApp messaging fees follow Meta's official rates, with no YCloud markup. Messaging fees and Tech Partner service plans are billed separately. Before you start, review the billing method and balance requirements for your chosen option.

* [Review billing and balance requirements for your own Meta App path](https://docs.ycloud.com/en/partner-center/technical-development-partners/technical-development-partner-onboarding.md#billing)
* [Learn about YCloud Tech Partner plans and benefits](https://www.ycloud.com/tech-partner)


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