> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.cashfree.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Use Cashfree Platform APIs to onboard merchants, manage their lifecycle, and process payments inside your marketplace or SaaS application end to end.

Cashfree’s Platform APIs enable platforms to integrate payment solutions seamlessly within their applications or marketplaces. These APIs allow you to onboard merchants, manage their lifecycle, and process payments efficiently, following standard web conventions.

You can use these APIs to integrate a seamless payment experience into your platform, manage merchant details, and ensure compliance throughout the process.

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          <a href="/docs/api-reference/platforms/latest/merchant-onboarding/create-merchant" class="text-cf bold">Create Merchant</a>

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            Use this API to create and onboard a new sub-merchant account to your platform with their business details and configuration.
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          <a href="/docs/api-reference/platforms/latest/merchant-onboarding/get-merchant-status" class="text-cf bold">Get Merchant Status</a>

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            Use this API to retrieve the current onboarding status and details of an existing sub-merchant account.
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            Use this API to update sub-merchant account details and configuration after initial onboarding.
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            Use this API to upload required KYC and business documents for merchant verification and compliance.
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            Use this API to create a pre-built onboarding link for the sub-merchant account. Embed within your platform for KYC compliance.
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            Use this API to create a pre-built onboarding link for the sub-merchant account. Requires merchant login via password or OTP for secure access.
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## Getting started

Use the following resources to begin implementing Platform APIs:

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  <Card title="Product documentation" href="/partners/introduction" icon="book-open">
    Introduction to Partners and Platforms, partnership models, and key benefits
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  <Card title="API setup" href="/api-reference/platforms/latest/merchant-onboarding/getting-started" icon="rocket">
    Base URLs, API keys, and steps to run your first Merchant Onboarding API request in test
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