> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/partner-program/partner-categories.md).

# Partner Categories

Overview of the three IONOS CLOUD Partner Program categories: Channel Partner Program, Consulting Partner Program, and ISV Partner Program.

The <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Partner Program includes three categories tailored to different partner types.

## IONOS CLOUD Channel Partner Program

The Channel Partner Program supports distributors, resellers, and managed service providers in growing their cloud business. Partners receive free training, marketing support, and technical resources.

## IONOS CLOUD Consulting Partner Program

The Consulting Partner Program helps consulting partners set up and scale Platform as a Service (PaaS) and [<mark style="color:blue;">Software as a Service (SaaS)</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#software-as-a-service-saas) solutions, and deliver tailored customer projects.

## IONOS CLOUD ISV Partner Program

The Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner Program covers [<mark style="color:blue;">SaaS</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#saas) and [<mark style="color:blue;">Bring Your Own License (BYOL)</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#bring-your-own-license-byol) models. It allows software vendors to launch sovereign as-a-service offerings with dedicated support, free resources, and zero revenue sharing.

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**Note:** For information on <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Channel and ISV Partner Program per market, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Channel Partner Program and ISV Partner Program</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-ecosystem/channel-isv-program.md).
{% endhint %}

## Related topics

* [<mark style="color:blue;">Partner Registration</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-registration.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Channel Partner Program and ISV Partner Program</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-ecosystem/channel-isv-program.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Global Partner Network</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-ecosystem/global-partner-network.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Global Marketplace</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-ecosystem/global-marketplace.md)


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