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# Partner onboard to first payroll

> Full ISV path from merchant onboarding through first payroll run.

# Partner onboard to first payroll

Full ISV path from merchant onboarding through first payroll run.

<Note>
  Include acting-client headers on product API calls: `X-Workspace-Id` and `X-Acting-Company-Id`. See [Act as a client](/guides/service-partner/act-as-client).
</Note>

## Prerequisites

* Partner account with API key

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Onboard merchant">
    [Onboard client](/guides/service-partner/onboard-client-company) + optional [KYB](/guides/service-partner/client-kyb).
  </Step>

  <Step title="HR setup">
    [Employee](/guides/hr/add-employee) + [contract](/guides/hr-operations/manage-employment-contracts) + [payout rails](/guides/hr/configure-payout-rails).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Payroll config and run">
    [Settings](/guides/payroll/configure-payroll-settings) → [Run payroll](/guides/payroll/run-payroll).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disburse">
    [First payroll disbursement](/guides/pay/first-payroll-disbursement).
  </Step>
</Steps>