---
article_id: KB0397430
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-SLP-REG-LOG
  - SBN-AN-LOG
  - SBN-AN-TPO
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Pre Log & Login
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Registration & Onboarding
  - Supplier Lifecycle & Performance > Supplier Lifecycle & Performance Registration > Supplier Login Issues
products:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2026-10-12
updated: 2026-10-24
boost: 5
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397430
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0397430?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0397430
---

# How do I register a new account as a Supplier in SAP Business Network?

## Symptom

How do I create a new account as a Supplier in SAP Business Network?

## Resolution

There are two ways to register the account: registering from the sign-in page or registering via an invitation.

After finishing the registration, SAP will send an email to confirm your account. Once you have confirmed it, you will receive a welcome email. You can now establish a trading relationship with a customer by providing them with your Business Network ID (ANID) number. They will use this to send you a relationship request. Once you accept this request, you can begin transacting with your customer.

##### Option A: registering account from the sign-in page

1. Go to the *[Supplier Sign-In Page](https://supplier.ariba.com)* and click **Register Now**.
2. Enter your Email address and check the box next to User consents to store this email ID.
3. You will receive a one-time password (OTP) at the email address you provided. Enter this password and click **Continue**.
4. Choose the data center
   - [Why do I need to choose a Data Center when registering a new SAP Business Network Supplie…](https://me.sap.com/notes/3676585/en)
5. Fill out all mandatory fields in the registration form (marked with an \*).
6. Review and accept the **Terms of Use and the Privacy Statement** at the bottom of the page.
7. Click **Create new account**. (If a message about existing accounts appears, click **Review accounts** to check for accounts you or someone in your company may already have registered.)

###### Review accounts

In the review accounts process, it is not mandatory to have access to those accounts; those accounts are a match reference. If you are not familiar with them and wish to create a new one, this page can be skipped.

##### Option B: registering account through invitation or Purchase Order email from a buyer

- If you receive an email invitation from a buying organization, click the link provided.
  - If you are expecting a Purchase Order but have not received one yet, you will need to contact your customer.
- If you received a Purchase Order welcome letter containing a temporary ID and secure code, follow the link and enter your received credentials.

You will be prompted to either **Use existing account** or **Create new account**. To register a new account, select **Create new account** and continue completing the rest.

## See Also

If you run into any problems while registering, feel free to access [What are some common issues when registering an account?](https://support.ariba.com/Item/view/154276_en)  
  
For [https://help.sap.com/docs/strategic-sourcing/registration-and-logging-in/how-to-register-as-supplier-on-sap-business-network](https://help.sap.com/docs/strategic-sourcing/registration-and-logging-in/how-to-register-as-supplier-on-sap-business-network)more information on how to register as a supplier on the SAP Business Network, feel free to access *[Registering as a Supplier on SAP Business Network](https://help.sap.com/docs/ARIBA_SOURCING/7846ee0323c44a63900ba0a1c704bc6c/de32f3eaf0181014be26e0d2a68be9ef.html?version=LATEST&locale=en-US)* in the *[Help Portal](https://help.sap.com/docs/)* > **SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Solutions** > **Registration and Signing In**

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