# Partner Categories

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-program/channel-isv-program.md).
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## Related topics

* [<mark style="color:blue;">Partner Registration</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-registration.md): Step-by-step instructions for registering for the <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Partner Program.
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Channel Partner Program and ISV Partner Program</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-program/channel-isv-program.md): View market-specific registration links and availability details for the <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Channel and ISV Partner Programs.
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Partner Network</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-program/partner-network.md): How the Partner Network showcases your company profile and connects you with potential customers.
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Marketplace</mark>](/cloud/partner-program/partner-program/marketplace.md): How to list and manage your products on the <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Marketplace.


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