The supplier independently accesses the Ariba Supplier Network through and registers as a supplier. After a supplier responds to a posting, you have the opportunity to import the supplier's profile information to your site. Suppliers interested in responding to your postings can click the supplier registration link in your Ariba Discovery profile and register in the Ariba Supplier Network. Link to your buyer profile from your organization's website by using the following URL (replace yourcompanyANID with your company's Ariba Network ID): You provide postings and other opportunities in your Ariba Discovery profile. When enabled, provide the following URL to suppliers to prompt them to register in the Ariba Supplier Network (replace yoursitename with the unique site name provided to your realm ): To use directed passive registration, you must allow self-registration in your site. The supplier must respond to one of your Ariba Discovery postings to establish a relationship.

You provide a URL that prompts a supplier to register in the Ariba Supplier Network. This option allows unknown suppliers to respond to your business opportunities without immediately establishing a relationship. they have the ability to reach out to Ariba support with any issues. Keep in mind that if your suppliers have already registered an account on the Ariba Supplier Network, they can use the instructions on this page to link to an existing account. When enabled, provide the following URL to suppliers to prompt them to register in the Ariba Supplier Network (replace yoursitename with the unique site name provided to your realm)' To use directed full registration, you must allow self-registration in your site. You provide a URL that prompts a supplier to register in the Ariba Supplier Network, complete profile details, and potentially establish a relationship with your organization.

The following table explains the four supplier self-registration options:

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