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      Partner File Directory

      Information on how to access the Partner File Directory

      Partner File Directory Overview

      The Partner File Directory is designed to be a dedicated folder that contains various partner-specific content including software links, project files, quotes, and other files. 

      The Partner File Directory is updated regularly as new content is generated and also keeps archives of previous content so that it can be readily available to partners and their team members at their convenience.

      Notifications are sent by J2 when new content is made available so that partners may be aware of any updates or new files as they are added.


      Partner File Directory Enrollment

      Access is shared to partners via Sharepoint, by adding the user as a shared viewer. The steps outlined below are required for user’s to access the site to download content from the site.

      Applications and Resources Requested

      Users that require access to a Customer, OEM, or Partner File shared folder can request access via the J2 Innovations support team. Once the content has been shared an e-mail will be received at the address provided or the e-mail address that we have on file.

      Invitations will be addressed from a member of the Support team with a link to open the shared folder.

      Enrollment Process

      The steps below will summarize the SharePoint enrollment process.

      1. Press the “Open” button from the invitation e-mail

      2. The Sharing Link Validation screen will indicate that you have received a secure link to the requested folder; this is typically the Customer, OEM, or Partner’s company name, press “Next” to continue

        1. You will be redirected to a "sign in" page. Enter in the email that the invitation was shared to. 

        2. The next window will indicate that a code is required, select “Send Code” to proceed

          1. A code will be sent to the same e-mail address that the initiation was sent to

        3. Enter the Account verification code received via the e-mail address on your share invitation and choose “Sign in”

          1. If you receive the prompt to Stay signed in, feel free to choose “No” unless you wish to remain logged in

      3. “Accept” the Permission requested by Siemens AG window to continue

      4. The site does require multifactor authentication, so the following windows will guide you through the enrollment process, select “Next” to continue

      5. The Microsoft Authenticator window will allow you to use Microsoft Authenticator, a different Authenticator app or setup a different method of multifactor authentication

        1. If you are familiar with Microsoft Authenticator or an alternative MFA Authenticator app choose one of those options to proceed 

      6. After you have completed the MFA enrollment you will be prompted with the Terms of Use; review the terms of use and choose “Accept” to proceed to the shared content

      7. After logging in you will be directed to your shared drive space there you can navigate through the files\folders that have been shared with you

      Note: If you navigate outside of the directory shared with you, you can use the back button in your browser to return to the root of the shared directory; you can also refer to the “Open” link referenced in Step 1 of this guide.

      Re-hosting for a Non-Distribution Partner

      The "Partner File Directory" folder is designed to be accessed by Distribution Partners only. The content in the Partner File Directory may contain partner sensitive data such as pricing and/or order records that are primarily to be viewed by a Distribution Partner. If any of the files within the Partner File Directory  need to be accessed or shared with a Customer (such as software installers), the partner will need to download the content and re-host it using their own internal sharing processes with the Reseller.