Change continues to define the auto industry. Keeping up with consumer expectations requires improving productivity, efficiency and security with the correct information, resources and infrastructure.
CDK Global is sunsetting the Partner Program, which impacts how CDK application data is accessed and how new connections are created. This is a multimonth project that will be implemented in stages over the next year.
CDK will release new APIs to Fortellis in waves, culminating in a complete suite of modern APIs that meet the requirements of current Partner Program members. This allows CDK to continue providing powerful tools that dealers require for success.
CDK and Fortellis are committed to ensuring a smooth, disruption-free migration process for dealers using existing services. In most cases, no action will need to be taken.
If you're a dealer seeking to incorporate new services into your CDK systems, the Fortellis Marketplace has got you covered. This all-in-one platform enables dealers to effortlessly explore and assess solution specifics before activating the service with just a few clicks of a button. Dealership authorized signers can use their ConnectCDK credentials to grant system access and consent in just a few clicks. Many services, based on their complexity, will be ready for use on the very same day.
As part of an ongoing commitment to innovation, CDK will be introducing new, modern APIs on the Fortellis platform. These APIs have been designed to be more powerful and efficient than the PIP integrations currently offered by the Partner Program. The modern APIs leverage open-source code, ensuring compatibility with virtually any development tool, as well as the power of REST/JSON to deliver faster and more efficient integrations.
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You don’t need to create a Fortellis account to activate a Fortellis App within the Marketplace. Simply click the Activate or Subscribe button on any listing and sign in with your ConnectCDK credentials to complete the process.
The Fortellis Marketplace allows dealers to easily discover new apps to fit their unique needs. This one-stop-shop lets dealers quickly review solution details and enable the service simply by clicking the purple Activate button. Authorized signers at the dealership can use their ConnectCDK credentials to authorize access to the required systems and consent to use with just a few clicks. Most services will be available for use the same day, depending on the complexity of the solution. More information can be found in this Fortellis Resources Article.
Apps within the Fortellis Marketplace follow the same concept of authorized signers that dealers have used for years with CDK eStore. If a dealership restricts who can agree to third-party apps in eStore, the same permission is synchronized with Fortellis.
As a dealer, you don’t need to take any action. Modern APIs on Fortellis are being rolled out in waves. A roadmap of this rollout can be found on the Fortellis migration page for developers. When an equivalent of modern APIs on Fortellis to an existing CDK Partner Program integration is reached, the publisher will be contacted to begin the migration process.
When a CDK Partner migrates their App to Fortellis, your current subscriptions will automatically convert to a new Fortellis App subscription. This process is seamless and designed to be completed with no action needed on your part and no interruption of service.
Dealers can view a full list of all Apps within the Fortellis App Management screen. This interface allows you to manage activations, deactivations, configurations, locations and assignments as well as review signed agreements.
Developers can start using Fortellis right away. This self-service tool allows developers to quickly create a developer account, create app projects and begin testing API integrations in a matter of minutes. Once ready, a new streamlined certification process makes taking concept to usable App integration easy for any developer. When the App is ready, an authorized signer at your dealership can activate new integrations with just a few clicks.