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# B2B Connect

B2B Connect works like a secure shared folder between two organizations, except each organization keeps control of its own storage.

Couchdrop B2B Connect lets two organizations exchange files directly between their Couchdrop accounts without sharing storage credentials or providing access to each other's storage.

Each organization controls its own side of the connection. The receiving party chooses where files are delivered, while the sending party gets a dedicated B2B Connect location for sending files.

You can use B2B Connect to:

* Send files directly to another organization's Couchdrop-connected storage
* Receive files into a storage location you control
* Exchange files without sharing storage account access or credentials

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### Get started

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### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>What is B2B Connect designed for?</summary>

B2B Connect is designed for file exchange between trading partners, customers, suppliers, and other external organizations.

It gives both sides a managed way to send and receive files without needing to share access to storage accounts or build a separate transfer workflow for each partner.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can people use B2B Connect for manual file transfers?</summary>

Yes. B2B Connect can be used by people who need to send files manually between organizations.

The sending party can upload files through their B2B Connect connection, and Couchdrop delivers them to the receiving party's configured destination.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How does B2B Connect simplify partner file exchange?</summary>

B2B Connect removes the need to coordinate storage credentials, guest access, shared folders, or separate transfer accounts between organizations.

Each party manages its own Couchdrop account and storage, while Couchdrop handles the connection between them.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can received files go directly into our existing storage?</summary>

Yes. The receiving organization chooses where files are delivered.

This means files can be received directly into connected storage such as SharePoint, Google Drive, or another storage location available in Couchdrop, rather than being downloaded and moved manually afterward.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does the sending party need access to our storage?</summary>

No. The sending party does not need credentials, guest access, or an account for the receiving organization's storage platform.

They send files through the B2B Connect pairing, while the receiving organization keeps control of the destination and its storage credentials.

</details>


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