pax8-orders

name	pax8-orders
description	Use this skill when working with Pax8 orders - viewing orders, tracking provisioning status, understanding order line items, and managing the order-to-subscription workflow. Covers order retrieval, status tracking, and provisioning timelines.
when_to_use	When viewing orders, tracking provisioning status, understanding order line items, and managing the order-to-subscription workflow
triggers	["pax8 order","pax8 purchase","pax8 provision","pax8 buy","place order pax8","order status","order tracking","new subscription order","pax8 ordering"]

Pax8 Order Management

Overview

Orders in Pax8 are the mechanism for provisioning new cloud subscriptions for client companies. When an MSP needs to set up a new product for a client -- whether it is Microsoft 365 licenses, a security tool, or backup solution -- they create an order. The order contains one or more line items, each specifying a product, quantity, and billing term. Once submitted, the order is processed and, upon successful provisioning, creates one or more subscriptions.

MCP Tools

Available Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
pax8-list-orders	List orders with optional filters	page, size, companyId
pax8-get-order-by-uuid	Get a single order's details	uuid (required)

List Orders

Call pax8-list-orders with optional parameters:

• Filter by company: Set companyId to a company UUID
• Paginate: Set page (0-based) and size (up to 200)

Example: List all orders for a company:

• pax8-list-orders with companyId=a1b2c3d4-..., size=200

Example: List recent orders (first page):

• pax8-list-orders with page=0, size=50

Get a Single Order

Call pax8-get-order-by-uuid with the uuid parameter.

Example:

• pax8-get-order-by-uuid with uuid=o1r2d3e4-r5s6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890

Key Concepts

Order Lifecycle

Create Order --> Processing --> Provisioning --> Completed --> Subscription Created
                                    |
                               PendingManual
                               (vendor action needed)

Order States

State	Description
Submitted	Order received and being processed
Processing	Order is being provisioned
Completed	Order fulfilled; subscriptions created
Failed	Order could not be provisioned
PendingApproval	Awaiting MSP approval (self-service orders)
Cancelled	Order was cancelled before completion

Line Items

Each order contains one or more line items. Each line item corresponds to a single product:

Concept	Description
Product	The cloud software being ordered
Quantity	Number of seats/licenses
Billing Term	Monthly, Annual, or Triennial
Provision Start Date	When the subscription should begin

Order-to-Subscription Flow

1. MSP creates an order with line items for one or more products
2. Pax8 processes the order and initiates provisioning with the vendor
3. Provisioning completes (automated: seconds/minutes; manual: hours/days)
4. Subscription is created and becomes Active
5. Billing begins on the provision start date

Field Reference

Order Fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
id	UUID	System	Order unique identifier
companyId	UUID	Yes	Company the order is for
lineItems	array	Yes	Products being ordered
status	string	System	Current order status
createdDate	datetime	System	When the order was placed
orderedBy	string	System	Who placed the order

Line Item Fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
id	UUID	System	Line item unique identifier
productId	UUID	Yes	Product being ordered
quantity	integer	Yes	Number of licenses
billingTerm	string	Yes	Billing term (Monthly, Annual)
provisionStartDate	date	No	When subscription starts
lineItemNumber	integer	System	Position in the order

Common Workflows

Track Order Provisioning Status

1. Call pax8-get-order-by-uuid with the order's uuid
2. Check the status field for the current state
3. Review each line item for product details and quantities
4. If status is not Completed, check back periodically

View Order History for a Client

1. Find the company UUID using pax8-list-companies with company_name
2. Call pax8-list-orders with companyId and size=200
3. Paginate if needed to get all orders
4. Review order dates, statuses, and line items

Verify Order Created Subscriptions

1. After an order shows Completed status, call pax8-list-subscriptions with companyId
2. Look for subscriptions matching the ordered product IDs
3. Verify quantities and billing terms match the original order

Standard MSP Onboarding Order Verification

When onboarding a new client, verify the typical stack was ordered:

1. Call pax8-list-orders with the companyId
2. Check that orders exist for the expected products (M365, security, backup)
3. Verify each order reached Completed status
4. Cross-reference with pax8-list-subscriptions to confirm active subscriptions

Response Examples

Order:

{
  "id": "o1r2d3e4-r5s6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "companyId": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "status": "Completed",
  "createdDate": "2026-02-20T09:15:00.000Z",
  "orderedBy": "[e-mail]",
  "lineItems": [
    {
      "id": "l1i2n3e4-i5t6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
      "productId": "f9e8d7c6-b5a4-3210-fedc-ba0987654321",
      "quantity": 25,
      "billingTerm": "Annual",
      "provisionStartDate": "2026-03-01",
      "lineItemNumber": 1
    }
  ]
}

Error Handling

Common Errors

Error	Cause	Resolution
Order not found	Invalid UUID	Verify the order UUID with pax8-list-orders
No orders found	Company has no orders	Verify the company UUID is correct

Order State Issues

State	Meaning	Action
Failed	Provisioning failed	Check the Pax8 portal for details; may need to resubmit
PendingApproval	Awaiting approval	Approve in the Pax8 portal if orderApprovalRequired is set
Cancelled	Order was cancelled	Create a new order if still needed

Billing Term Reference

Term	Commitment	Seat Changes	Discount
Monthly	None	Increase/decrease anytime	Standard price
Annual	12 months	Increase anytime, decrease restricted	~10% discount
Triennial	36 months	Increase anytime, decrease restricted	~15% discount

Best Practices

1. Validate before ordering - Check company, product, and quantity before submitting orders in the Pax8 portal
2. Use annual billing - Annual commitments save money; recommend to clients
3. Bundle line items - Include all products in a single order when possible
4. Track provisioning - Monitor order status until completion using pax8-get-order-by-uuid
5. Check product availability - Use pax8-get-product-by-uuid to verify products are active before ordering
6. Handle failures gracefully - Failed orders may need to be resubmitted
7. Respect quantity limits - Stay within product min/max quantity bounds
8. Document orders - Record order IDs in your PSA for cross-reference
9. Test with small quantities - For new products, test with minimal seats before scaling up
10. Verify subscriptions - After order completion, confirm subscriptions are active with pax8-list-subscriptions

Related Skills

• Pax8 API Patterns - MCP tools reference and connection info
• Pax8 Products - Product catalog and pricing
• Pax8 Subscriptions - Managing resulting subscriptions
• Pax8 Companies - Company management
• Pax8 Invoices - Billing for orders