Become a Claude / Codex Channel Partner
5 partner tiers · starts at $420/mo · full operations support · 5-day launch
QCode.cc vs a Claude API Relay Site: What's the Real Difference
The question we get most often is: "Is QCode.cc just another Claude API relay site?" Answer: **completely different**. A "relay site" in industry slang usually refers to **unauthorized redistribution** of upstream API access — compliance risk, upstream can cut access at any time, no SLA guarantees. **QCode.cc is an officially-authorized channel partner of upstream**: signed agreement with Anthropic / OpenAI, brand license, enterprise SLA, compliance framework. The partners we invite join a **compliant, sustainable, officially-endorsed channel ecosystem**, not a grey market.
5 Partner Tiers — Benefits Comparison
Partner tiers by starting budget — benefits and support escalate:
Three Typical Partner Profiles
**Technical community operator**: a KOL/newsletter/Discord owner with 5,000+ developer followers, starting budget $420-$700, customers come from community conversion. **Independent SaaS founder**: existing SaaS product, adding AI coding as a premium SKU, starting budget $1,100-$1,400, customers come from existing-user upgrades. **University labs / training orgs**: bulk-issuing student accounts, starting budget $700-$1,100, customers come from students.
Eligibility and KYC Flow
Eligibility: have a real customer source (community, existing users, students); complete personal/business KYC; sign the channel partnership agreement. KYC flow: submit documents online (personal ID/business license, tax info, payment channels) → 1-3 business day review → instant sandbox access on approval → production launch after sandbox validation.
30-Day Onboarding Roadmap
**D1-D7 configuration**: branded portal, plan parameters, payment channels, CNAME domain. **D8-D15 internal test**: small rollout to 5-10 core users, collect feedback, adjust pricing. **D16-D30 launch**: full marketing, SEO integration, community announcement, target 50+ paying users in 30 days.
FAQ: 8 Most Common Partner Questions
(1) Will QCode handle upstream account issues? Yes — QCode maintains the upstream account pool, partners only interface with QCode; (2) Can QCode see my customer data? No — partner customer data is isolated; (3) Can I exit the partnership mid-term? Yes — 30 days written notice; (4) Can I freely set end-customer pricing? Yes, above QCode's cost (we provide recommended price ranges); (5) Do I need engineering capability? Tier 1-3 no, Tier 4-5 reverse-proxy needs basic dev; (6) Who handles end-customer support after launch? Tier 1 partner-only, Tier 2+ optional QCode co-support; (7) Can I do second-tier distribution? Tier 3+ supports second-tier with custom commission; (8) Will QCode's relationship with upstream (Anthropic) change? We have a long-term partnership with Anthropic, contract renewals are at least 12 months.
Why Choose QCode.cc
Official upstream authorization, four major CLI tools with one key, mature 5-tier plan system, 3 years of operating experience, 5-day launch.
Apply to QCode.cc Partner Program
5 partner tiers · starts at $420/mo · full operations support