> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.noyo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Carrier Authorization

> Carriers enforce different authorization models on ben-admins, brokers, and Noyo

Group connection requests can be started prior to authorization, but they will enter an `action_required` or `carrier_authorization` status if the group is not yet authorized. You will be prompted for further action in the Noyo UI.

Authorization process can vary by carrier. Reference each carrier’s documentation for details on authorization processes.

<Note>
  Noyo works with carriers to improve their authorization requirements, with the goal of achieving automatic authorization for all carriers.
</Note>

<Warning>
  **Include optional fields whenever possible**\
  Some data isn't required for all connections, such as broker FEINs or the group's tax ID. While these fields aren't required,Noyo recommends including all data you have access to. This will help prevent delays and further intervention in the connection process, along with keeping your integration easy to extend to additional carriers.
</Warning>

### Authorization models

Each carrier's process will fall into one of the following categories:

1. **Automatic Authorization for Noyo**\
   Noyo has been granted authorization by the carrier to manage enrollment data for any group. There is no action needed by the broker or ben-admin.
2. **Per-group authorization by ben-admin platform**\
   The ben-admin requests authorization per-group via a form or email. For all Send carriers, the ben-admin authorizes Noyo as their EDI partner.
3. **Bulk authorization by broker**\
   The broker grants authorization via the carrier’s portal, a form, or an email. This must be done before a GCR can be completed.
4. **Per-group authorization by broker**\
   For each group, the broker grants authorization via the carrier’s portal, a form, or an email. This must be done before a group can be connected to the carrier.