1. Introduction

Purpose of the Guide

This guide is designed to facilitate the onboarding process for new Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in the  Marketplace, ensuring a clear understanding of the necessary steps to complete registration and start publishing offers.

Scope of the Marketplace

The  Marketplace is a digital platform that enables CSPs to offer cloud and edge computing services to customers across Europe.

The main goal of the onboarding process is the creation of an operating account for the CSPs from which they can operate within the Marketplace and start publishing their offerings.

The process is structured in three main steps:

1. Launching of the process and provision of company information and documentation

2. Verification of the company documentation and contract signature

3. Generation of the verifiable credential for the Legal Entity Appointed Representative (LEAR)

Upon the generation of the LEAR verifiable credential, the CSP is fully operational.