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# Q2

> Enable cardholders to add their cards to merchants through Knot's direct integration with Q2 mobile banking.

## Overview

Knot integrates directly with Q2 mobile banking so your cardholders can securely add their cards to merchants. Knot is listed in the Q2 marketplace, where you can request access directly. A typical implementation takes three to five weeks.

<Info>
  You can request third-party applications from the <Tooltip tip="Q2's catalog where financial institutions discover and request third-party applications for digital banking.">Q2 Partner Catalog</Tooltip> on behalf of your organization.
</Info>

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Request app access" titleSize="h4">
    In the Q2 Partner Catalog, click **Request App** and accept Q2's agreements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Inbound notification and agreement" titleSize="h4">
    Knot is notified of your request. The Knot team reaches out to finalize and submit the partnership agreement.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Q2 onboarding review" titleSize="h4">
    Q2 reviews and approves the onboarding request.
  </Step>

  <Step title="App configuration" titleSize="h4">
    You submit your navigation preferences, and Knot submits the technical app configuration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deployment" titleSize="h4">
    Q2 deploys the app into your environment.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Testing" titleSize="h4">
    Knot helps you test and validate that everything works correctly in production.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live" titleSize="h4">
    You enable the app for your full user base. The app goes live immediately in your mobile banking platform.
  </Step>
</Steps>