---
title: "'Order OVHcloud Connect Provider'"
description: "'Find out how to order an OVHcloud Connect service through a third-party network provider'"
url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/pl/guides/network/ovhcloud-connect/order-provider
lang: pl
lastUpdated: 2026-06-16
---
# Order OVHcloud Connect Provider

## Objective

This guide explains how to order an OVHcloud Connect service through a **third-party network provider** (e.g. Megaport, Equinix Fabric, Console Connect).

## What you will need

| Information            | Description                                                                                                  |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Provider**           | The third-party provider you want to use (see [Providers](/pl/guides/network/ovhcloud-connect/providers.md)) |
| **PoP location**       | The OVHcloud PoP where the provider will connect                                                             |
| **Bandwidth**          | The desired speed (from 50 Mbps to 50 Gbps — options vary by provider)                                       |
| **Your ASN & IP plan** | OVHcloud Connect Provider is always a Layer 3 service; you need an ASN and peering IPs for BGP               |

## Order via the OVHcloud Control Panel

1. **Log in** to your <ManagerLink to="/">OVHcloud Control Panel</ManagerLink> and go to <code className="action">Network</code> > <code className="action">OVHcloud Connect</code>.
2. Click <code className="action">Order</code>.
3. Select <code className="action">OVHcloud Connect Provider</code>.
4. Choose your **provider** from the list.
5. Select the **PoP location** and **bandwidth**.
6. OVHcloud generates a **pairing key** (service key).
7. Review pricing and <code className="action">Confirm</code> the order.

:::warning
**Important:** Copy the pairing key — you will need it in the next step.
:::

## Share the pairing key with your provider

The pairing key identifies your OVHcloud Connect order and lets the provider provision the connection.

### On Megaport

1. Log in to the [Megaport portal](https://portal.megaport.com/).
2. Create a new **VXC (Virtual Cross Connect)**.
3. Select <code className="action">OVHcloud</code> as the destination.
4. Enter the **pairing key** provided by OVHcloud.
5. Choose bandwidth and confirm.

:::info
Megaport documentation: [docs.megaport.com](https://docs.megaport.com/)
:::

### On Equinix Fabric

1. Log in to [Equinix Fabric](https://fabric.equinix.com/).
2. Create a new **connection**.
3. Select <code className="action">OVHcloud</code> from the service provider catalogue.
4. Enter the **service key** (pairing key).
5. Choose speed and confirm.

:::info
Equinix Fabric documentation: [docs.equinix.com/fabric](https://docs.equinix.com/fabric/)
:::

### On Console Connect

1. Log in to [Console Connect](https://app.consoleconnect.com/).
2. Search for **OVHcloud** in the marketplace.
3. Create a new connection and enter the **pairing key**.
4. Choose bandwidth and confirm.

:::info
Console Connect documentation: [consoleconnect.com/help](https://www.consoleconnect.com/help/)
:::

## What happens after ordering

![Provisioning steps after ordering: pairing key generated, provider provisions the link, then connection activated](/images/network/ovhcloud-connect/order-provider/fig-1.svg)
1. **Pairing key generated** — OVHcloud provides the key after you place the order.
2. **Provider provisions** — The provider uses the key to set up the virtual or physical link. On-demand providers (Megaport, Equinix) typically complete this in minutes.
3. **Link becomes active** — OVHcloud activates the connection and the status changes to "Active" in the Control Panel.
4. **Configure and test** — Verify BGP peering, associate with your vRack, and test connectivity.

## Pricing and billing

- **OVHcloud** bills you for the OVHcloud Connect Provider service (monthly).
- **Your provider** bills you separately for their circuit/VXC (pricing varies by provider, bandwidth, and contract).
- Ensure you understand both billing structures before ordering.

## What's next?

- [Configure OCC L3 with BGP](/pl/guides/network/ovhcloud-connect/l3-bgp.md)
- [Associate with your vRack](/pl/guides/network/ovhcloud-connect/associate-vrack.md)
- [Monitor your connection](/pl/guides/network/ovhcloud-connect/monitor.md)

## Go further

For training or technical assistance implementing our solutions, contact your sales representative or visit our [Professional Services](https://www.ovhcloud.com/pl/professional-services/) page to request a quote and have your project analyzed by our experts.

Join our [community of users](https://community.ovhcloud.com/).