This article explains how Motive manages third-party partnerships and integrations in the App Marketplace. It covers the partner registration process, app listing, customer installation, and ongoing app management to ensure secure, seamless experiences for both customers and partners.
Overview
The Motive App Marketplace allows third-party vendors to offer integrated apps that expand fleet management capabilities. Partnerships are designed to promote secure data sharing, efficient onboarding, and easy integration management.
- Streamlined onboarding: Vendors can register, list, and configure apps for Motive customers. This makes it easy to expand available tools without a complex setup.
- Secure data sharing: All integrations follow strict consent and permission protocols. This ensures that only authorized data is shared with partner apps.
- Simple app management: Customers can install, configure, and remove apps in one place. This centralization reduces administrative work and improves efficiency.
- Ongoing support: Troubleshooting resources and partner support remain available. This helps customers and vendors maintain reliable integrations.
Registering and listing apps
Vendors must register as partners before listing an app in the Motive App Marketplace.
- Go to Become a Partner on the Motive Marketplace site and initiate a partner application.
- When you click Become a Partner, the interface will expand into a dropdown that lets you select your partnership type, e.g., OEM, ISV, Fuel & Maintenance, Insurance, or Referral.
- Complete the integration request form:
- Provide your company's legal name, contact information, and a description of your app’s use case or functionality.
- Include technical integration details: API endpoints, authentication method, data flows, required permission scopes, and any other interface requirements.
- Wait for Motive’s review, which may include follow-up questions.
- If approved, you’ll gain access to the Partner Developer Portal and app listing guidelines.
- In the portal, configure APIs, authentication flows, and permission scopes to align with Motive’s standards.
- Complete the app submission form with the required business, security, and technical documentation.
- Upload assets such as logos, descriptions, and support contacts.
- Submit the listing for review. After verification, the app will appear in the App Marketplace.
Approval is based on compliance with Motive’s technical, security, and business standards.
Installing and managing apps
Customers can install, configure, and manage apps directly in the Motive Dashboard.
To install an app:
- Log in to the Motive Dashboard.
- Go to the App Marketplace.
- Browse or search for the app you want to install.
- Select the app and review integration details, including data access requests.
- Click Install and grant consent for the requested permissions.
- Authenticate your account and follow any in-app setup instructions.
To manage or remove an app:
- In the Motive Dashboard, go to the App Marketplace > My apps.
- Select an app to view details, permissions, and status.
- Update configurations or adjust data-sharing settings as needed.
- To remove the app, click Disconnect or Remove and confirm.
Customers remain in control of which data is shared and can update permissions at any time.
FAQs
How do I become a partner and list my app?
- Go to the Become a Partner on the Motive Marketplace page.
- Submit an application with company details, contact information, and a description of your app.
- Provide required technical and security documentation.
- Wait for Motive’s review and approval.
- Once approved, log in to the Partner Developer Portal and follow the guidelines to list your app.
How do customers install and manage apps?
Customers install and manage apps directly in the Motive Dashboard under App Marketplace.
What data is shared with integrations?
Only the data types explicitly consented to during installation are shared. Customers can review or update permissions at any time.
How do I update consent or disconnect an app?
- In the Motive Dashboard, go to App Marketplace > My apps.
- Select the app you want to manage.
- To update consent, review, and adjust the permissions as needed.
- To disconnect the app, click Remove and confirm the action.
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