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Understanding how partners access CC forms and dashboard. Anyone with the link can submit: 
https://partners.yourbrand.com/form/apply
Use for: Application forms, public signups Requires partner to be logged in: 
https://partners.yourbrand.com/dashboard
https://partners.yourbrand.com/form/products
Use for: Partner-only forms, dashboard access One-time use, auto-authenticates: 
https://partners.yourbrand.com/dashboard?token=abc123xyz
Use for: Email invites, frictionless access Passes identity from your system: 
https://partners.yourbrand.com/dashboard?sso_token={your_token}
Use for: Embedded access, partner portals

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Authentication Methods

  1. Partner requests access or you send invite
  2. CC emails magic link
  3. Partner clicks, automatically logged in
  4. Session persists for configured duration
Pros: Frictionless, no password to remember Cons: Requires email access

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Password

  1. Partner sets password during signup
  2. Logs in with email + password
  3. Password reset via email
Pros: Traditional, familiar Cons: Password fatigue, reset requests

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SSO (SAML/OAuth)

  1. Partner logs into your system
  2. Your system generates SSO token
  3. CC validates and creates session
Pros: Single sign-on, enterprise-ready Cons: Setup required

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Shopify Customer Identity

  1. Partner logs into Shopify customer account
  2. CC app block accesses identity
  3. Seamless in-account experience
Pros: No separate login Cons: Only for customer-partners

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Session Management

SettingDefaultOptions
Session duration7 days1 hour - 30 days
Remember meEnabledEnable/disable
Multi-deviceAllowedAllow/restrict

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Security

  • All links are HTTPS
  • Magic links expire after use
  • Sessions can be revoked
  • Audit logs available

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In CC Admin

  1. Go to Partners → [Partner Name]
  2. Click “Generate Access Link”
  3. Choose type (magic link, direct, SSO)
  4. Copy and share

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Via API

const link = await cc.auth.generateMagicLink({
  partnerId: "abc123",
  redirectTo: "/form/products",
  expiresIn: "24h"
});