# Discovering and managing partner connections
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This section provides detailed instructions for the Partner Discovery and Partner Connections features in AWS Partner Central, helping AWS Partners discover, connect, and collaborate with other AWS Partners.

## Getting started
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**To access these features:**

1. Sign in to [AWS Partner Central](https://partnercentral.awspartner.com/APNLogin).

1. From the left navigation panel, select either:
   + **Partner Discovery** if you want to search for new partners, review their profile details, or send them connection requests
   + **Partner Connections** to send connection invitations or manage active connections and connection requests

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