> ## Documentation Index
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# Introduction

> Learn about our Processing Only solution that acts as a gateway for merchants using their own provider accounts

<Note>
  * [Link to the API reference for processing only](/api-reference/processing-only)
  * [Link to the OpenAPI documentation](https://api.hub2.io/docs-json)
</Note>

## Overview

Our **Processing Only** solution is designed for merchants who prefer using their own provider accounts while still benefiting from our platform’s unified API and centralized dashboard.

## How It Works

Unlike our traditional aggregation model, the Processing Only solution works as a **gateway**:

1. **Merchant Registration**: Merchants register their own provider account credentials through our dashboard
2. **Direct Provider Connection**: Transactions are processed directly through the merchant's provider accounts
3. **Unified Interface**: Merchants still benefit from our unified API and dashboard for transaction management

## Key Benefits

* **Direct Provider Relationship**: Merchants maintain direct relationships with their chosen providers
* **Unified Management**: Single dashboard and API for managing multiple provider relationships

## Use Cases

Processing Only is ideal for:

* **Established Merchants**: Merchants who already have established relationships with providers
* **Regulatory Requirements**: When direct relationships with providers are mandatory.
* **Risk Management**: When merchants prefer to maintain direct control over their provider relationships

## Next Steps

To get started with Processing Only:

1. [Set up your provider credentials](/integration/en/processing_only/processing_only_setup)
2. [Configure your integration](/integration/en/processing_only/processing_only_integration)