A Contributor Portal is a dedicated space where external contributors submit files and enrich product data through Supplier Data Manager (SDM) workflows. Configure Contributor Portals in Akeneo PIM, then assign each Contributor Organization to the portal it must use.
This feature is in early access. Reach out to your Akeneo contact if you're interested in trying it out. If you use the existing Supplier Access flow configured directly in SDM, see Create a Supplier Access.
Before you start
- Your role must include the Manage contributor organizations permission.
- The PIM must be connected to Supplier Data Manager (SDM).
- At least one SDM workflow must be available before contributors can submit product files.
Create a Contributor Portal
To create a Contributor Portal in Akeneo PIM:
- Go to System > External access > Contributor Portals.
- Click Create.
- Enter the portal Label.
- Click Create.
- On the General tab, enter the Welcome text displayed on the Contributor Portal home page.
- Assign at least one workflow under Assigned SDM Workflows.
- Click Save.
The Contributor Portal General tab contains the portal Label, Welcome text, read-only Attached Organizations, and Assigned SDM Workflows.
Share the Contributor Portal access link
The Contributor Portals list displays a shared Access link above the portal table. Click Copy access link and send the copied URL to invited contributors.
The access link opens the hosted sign-in page. After authentication, Akeneo uses the contributor's organization membership to open the correct Contributor Portal. A contributor linked to multiple organizations chooses which organization to access.
Manage Contributor Portals
The Contributor Portals page lists each portal's Label, number of Attached Organizations, branding status, and creation date. Use the search field to find a portal and select its row to edit it.
Contributor Organizations are assigned from System > External access > Contributor Organizations. The Attached Organizations field on a portal is read-only.
Deleting a Contributor Portal unlinks every Contributor Organization assigned to it. Assign those organizations to another portal before contributors sign in again.