---
title: "Vendor Guide"
description: "Vendor-first guide for selling on ring-platform.org — dev studios, agencies, hosting providers, and open-source industry sellers"
locale: "en"
---
# Vendor Guide

**Sell on Ring Platform as a vendor** — whether you ship Ring clones, AI tooling, expert integrations, or managed hosting. This guide is written for **you** (the seller), not the platform operator.

Ring Platform is [open source](https://github.com/connectplatform/ring). The community portal at **ring-platform.org** hosts a multi-vendor store where **verified entities** list digital products and services for builders, agencies, and platform operators worldwide.

## Who can become a vendor?

You need:

1. A **Ring account** with at least **Subscriber** access (Member role unlocks additional opportunity types elsewhere on the platform).
2. A completed **vendor store** at [`/vendor/start`](/vendor/start) — slug, name, description, categories, and logo.
3. Honest listings that match one or more [store categories](#store-categories-on-ring-platformorg) below.

Your public storefront lives at:

```text
/store/vendors/{your-store-slug}
```

## Vendor journey at a glance

```mermaid
flowchart TB
    subgraph Onboard[Onboarding]
        Start["/vendor/start"]
        Profile[Store profile + categories]
        Logo[Logo upload]
    end
    subgraph Catalog[Catalog]
        Product[Add product]
        MainStore{Submit to Main Store?}
        Review[Admin review]
        Live[Live in /store]
    end
    subgraph Operate[Operations]
        Orders[Orders + messaging]
        Stock[Inventory]
        Earn[Earnings + settlements]
        Tier[Trust tier progression]
    end
    Start --> Profile --> Logo --> Product
    Product --> MainStore
    MainStore -->|Yes| Review --> Live
    MainStore -->|Vendor storefront only| Orders
    Live --> Orders
    Orders --> Stock --> Earn --> Tier
```

## Nine common vendor types on ring-platform.org

These are the archetypes we see most often on the open-source Ring ecosystem. You may fit one or combine several.

| # | Vendor type | What you sell | Typical categories |
|---|-------------|---------------|-------------------|
| 1 | **Ring implementation studio** | White-label Ring clones, module wiring, Auth.js/DB setup, k8s deploy packages | `ring-platform`, `expert-services` |
| 2 | **Dev kit publisher** | Starter repos, integration packs, CLI scaffolds, migration kits | `dev-kits`, `ring-platform` |
| 3 | **AI tools & agent builder** | Prompt packs, MCP servers, matcher configs, local LLM pipelines | `ai-tools`, `saas-assets` |
| 4 | **Expert services firm** | Audits, custom features, payment/tunnel/i18n remediation, SLA support | `expert-services` |
| 5 | **Digital template studio** | UI kits, landing themes, email/notification templates, docs layouts | `digital-templates` |
| 6 | **Cloud & Kubernetes host** | Managed Ring hosting, CNPG backups, ingress/TLS, observability stacks | `saas-assets`, `expert-services` |
| 7 | **Marketing & growth agency** | Launch playbooks, SEO for Ring clones, community growth, Product Hunt kits | `expert-services`, `digital-templates` |
| 8 | **Education & training provider** | Courses, workshops, certification prep for Ring stack (Next.js 16, Auth.js v5, k8s) | `learn`, `community` |
| 9 | **Open-source SaaS asset publisher** | Plugins, premium components, licensed extensions compatible with Ring clones | `saas-assets`, `dev-kits` |

Buyers compare **outcome** (faster launch, fewer regressions, compliant payments) — not stack trivia. Lead with deliverables, support window, and what is included in the repo or service SOW.

## Store categories on ring-platform.org

When onboarding, you select one or more categories. They align with filter chips in the [main store](/store):

- **ring-platform** — deployment, modules, branding, localization, payments, tunnel/Web3 customization
- **dev-kits** — scaffolds, integration bundles, tooling
- **ai-tools** — agents, matchers, automation
- **expert-services** — professional services and retainers
- **digital-templates** — themes, layouts, content packs
- **learn** — courses and structured training
- **community** — memberships, cohorts, office hours
- **saas-assets** — hosted add-ons, subscriptions, infrastructure products

## Onboarding checklist

### Create your store

Go to [**/vendor/start**](/vendor/start) and complete:

- **Store slug** — URL-safe identifier (e.g. `acme-ring-studio`)
- **Store name** — public brand
- **Description** — who you help and what you ship (max 500 characters)
- **Categories** — at least one from the list above
- **Logo** — square image, 512×512 recommended

### Add your first product

Open [**/vendor/products**](/vendor/products) → **Add Product**:

- 1–5 photos (first image is the hero)
- Name, category, price (UAH; optional DAAR display)
- Stock count for physical or seat-limited digital goods
- Short description; use clear scope bullets for services

Optional: **Submit to Main Store** for admin review and listing in the central [`/store`](/store) catalog.

### Configure fulfillment

- **Digital goods** — document delivery (repo access, license key, calendar link) in the product description and order messaging.
- **Services** — state response SLA, timezone, and what discovery call includes.
- **Hosted offers** — link status page or onboarding doc; never promise root access you do not provide.

### Monitor dashboard

Use [**/vendor/dashboard**](/vendor/dashboard) for sales snapshot, [**/vendor/orders**](/vendor/orders) for fulfillment, [**/vendor/earnings**](/vendor/earnings) for settlements, and [**/vendor/stock**](/vendor/stock) for inventory.

## Trust tiers and commission

Ring uses a **trust tier** model. New vendors start at **NEW** (higher platform commission); commission **decreases** as you maintain quality sales, reviews, and tenure.

| Tier | Indicative commission | How you progress |
|------|----------------------|------------------|
| NEW | 20% | Complete onboarding; first listings live |
| BASIC | 18% | Early sales; positive feedback |
| VERIFIED | 16% | Sustained rating and revenue thresholds |
| TRUSTED | 14% | Longer track record; featured eligibility |
| PREMIUM | 12% | Top reputation; lowest platform take |

Exact thresholds and overrides may be set in **merchant configuration** (admin-managed). Details: [Vendor Management](/docs/features/erp/vendor-management.md) and [Multi-Vendor Store](/docs/features/store.md).

Products submitted to the **Main Store** are reviewed for quality, accuracy, and category fit. Rejected listings include a reason — fix and resubmit.

## Listing quality (what buyers expect)

- Use real screenshots or diagrams of deliverables
- Specify Ring / Next.js / Auth.js versions you support
- List prerequisites (k8s cluster, Postgres, WayForPay, etc.)
- Offer a clear refund or revision policy for services

- Vague “consulting” with no scope
- Stock photos unrelated to the product
- Misleading “official Ring” claims unless contractually true
- Duplicate listings that differ only by keyword stuffing

## Payments and settlements

- Checkout supports **fiat (WayForPay)** and platform wallet flows where enabled.
- Settlements are **automated** with tier-based commission deduction; see earnings for pending and completed payouts.
- For payment architecture: [Payment Conductor](/docs/features/payment-conductor.md) and [WayForPay integration](/docs/features/wayforpay-integration.md).

## AI product enrichment

Upload a hero image plus basic fields; platform AI can suggest descriptions, tags, and cross-sells. **You remain responsible** for technical accuracy — review every generated field before publishing.

## After launch

1. Link your storefront from your site and GitHub org profile.
2. Respond to buyer messages via Ring messaging where enabled.
3. Keep stock and pricing updated after each release.
4. Request Main Store inclusion once you have polished assets and docs.

## Related documentation

  
- **[Multi-Vendor Store](/docs/features/store.md)** — Architecture, payments, and marketplace flows.

  
- **[Vendor Management (ERP)](/docs/features/erp/vendor-management.md)** — Tiers, trust scoring, and merchant configuration.

  
- **[Wallet & credits](/docs/features/wallet.md)** — Token balances and checkout integration.

  
- **[Customization & white-label](/docs/customization.md)** — Branding and clone-specific marketplace rules.

## Support

- **Onboarding UI**: [/vendor/start](/vendor/start)
- **Community**: [ring-platform.org](https://ring-platform.org) — opportunities, entities, and docs
- **Source**: [github.com/connectplatform/ring](https://github.com/connectplatform/ring)

---

*Last updated: June 2026. Commission tiers and routes reflect ring-platform.org community portal; self-hosted clones may configure marketplace rules independently.*