Billing Partner

What is a Billing Partner?

A Billing Partner is a SaaS application that partners with viaSocket to provide Single Sign-On (SSO) login for their users. Through this integration:

• Users of the Billing Partner’s SaaS app can seamlessly access viaSocket without needing separate signups.

• These users are automatically recognized as viaSocket users through redirection and SSO authentication.

• The Billing Partner assumes the responsibility for billing viaSocket on behalf of these users.

How Does the Billing Partner Model Work?

1. SSO Integration
   The Billing Partner integrates with viaSocket’s SSO system, enabling their users to log in to viaSocket directly from their platform.

2. User Redirection & Identification
   When a user attempts to access viaSocket, they are redirected via the Billing Partner’s authentication flow. viaSocket identifies these users through the SSO token and grants access accordingly.

3. User Status & Access
   Once authenticated, the user gains access to viaSocket’s services as a valid user without needing a separate viaSocket account creation.

4. Billing Responsibility
   The Billing Partner is responsible for paying viaSocket for all usage generated by their redirected users, based on agreed pricing and usage metrics.

Benefits of Becoming a Billing Partner

• Seamless User Experience: Your users get immediate access to viaSocket features without creating new accounts or managing additional credentials.

• Increased User Engagement: Offering viaSocket through SSO enhances your product’s value proposition and ecosystem.

• Simplified Billing: Consolidate billing through your organization, eliminating the need for individual user billing management.

• Revenue Sharing & Growth: Build a recurring revenue stream by partnering with viaSocket and enabling your users to leverage cutting-edge workflow automation.

Responsibilities of the Billing Partner

• Implement and Maintain SSO Integration: Ensure reliable and secure SSO connectivity with viaSocket.

• User Data Accuracy: Provide accurate user identity information for billing and access management.

• Billing Payment: Pay viaSocket based on the usage of your users as per the terms of the partnership agreement.

• Support Collaboration: Work collaboratively with viaSocket’s support and technical teams to resolve user access or billing issues promptly.

Technical Overview

• SSO Protocol: viaSocket supports standard SSO protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect). Integration details will be provided upon partnership initiation.

• User Identification: viaSocket uses SSO tokens to map users to the corresponding Billing Partner account for usage tracking.

• Usage Reporting: viaSocket provides usage data reports attributing consumption to the Billing Partner for accurate billing reconciliation.

Next Steps for SaaS Apps Interested in Becoming Billing Partners

1. Contact viaSocket Partnership Team: Reach out at [email protected] for an initial discussion.

2. Technical Integration Planning: Collaborate on SSO setup and integration timelines.

3. Define Billing Terms: Agree on pricing, billing cycles, and usage reporting processes.

4. Launch & Monitor: Go live with the integration and monitor user activity and billing data collaboratively.