> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.notchpay.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sync

> Learn about Notch Pay Sync for managing multiple connected accounts

Notch Pay Sync allows platforms and marketplaces to manage payments for multiple connected accounts. Sync enables you to facilitate payments between customers and sellers, service providers, or partners while maintaining control over the payment experience.

## What is Notch Pay Sync?

Sync is Notch Pay's solution for platforms that need to:

* Process payments on behalf of merchants or service providers
* Split payments between the platform and connected accounts
* Manage payouts to connected accounts
* Provide a unified dashboard for all connected accounts

## Use Cases

Notch Pay Sync is ideal for various business models:

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## Key Features

### Connected Accounts

Create and manage accounts for your merchants, sellers, or service providers. Each connected account can:

* Receive payments through your platform
* Access their own dashboard to view transactions
* Receive payouts to their bank account or mobile money account
* Customize their payment settings

### Payment Processing

Process payments on behalf of connected accounts with various options:

* **Direct Charges**: Charge customers directly and transfer funds to connected accounts
* **Destination Charges**: Charge customers and split the payment between your platform and connected accounts
* **Account Debits**: Charge connected accounts for platform fees or services

### Fee Management

Easily manage fees and commissions:

* Set platform fees as a percentage or fixed amount
* Configure different fee structures for different account types
* Automatically deduct fees from transactions
* Generate fee reports for accounting purposes

### Payouts

Manage payouts to connected accounts:

* Automatic payouts on a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly)
* Manual payouts for specific transactions
* Batch payouts to multiple accounts
* Detailed payout reports

### Dashboard and Reporting

Provide comprehensive reporting for both your platform and connected accounts:

* Platform-level overview of all transactions
* Account-specific dashboards for connected accounts
* Detailed transaction and payout reports
* Export data for accounting and reconciliation

## Getting Started with Sync

To start using Notch Pay Sync:

1. [Contact our sales team](mailto:sales@notchpay.co) to enable Sync for your account
2. Complete the necessary verification and compliance requirements
3. Set up your platform settings and fee structure
4. Create connected accounts for your merchants or service providers
5. Integrate Sync into your application using our API or SDKs

## Integration Options

You can integrate Sync into your platform in several ways:

* **API Integration**: Use our [Sync API](/sync/integration#api-integration) for complete control
* **SDK Integration**: Use our [SDKs](/sdks) with built-in Sync support
* **Dashboard Integration**: Manage Sync through the Notch Pay dashboard