PREPARING AN AGENT CONNECTION
Define the resource.
Make the exchange clear.
A useful first discussion starts with what your system provides or needs, rather than treating every automated request as the same product.
For a resource or supply owner
Describe the resource the agent will receive, the system that serves it and the usage you can permit. Explain how a successful response can be distinguished from an empty, incomplete or failed response. Identify the technical owner who can connect access decisions with delivery.
Bring a description of your current request flow and the volume you expect to test. Existing bot visits provide context, but do not by themselves establish a paid x402 connection.
Discuss your agent supply ↗For an agent buyer or operator
Define the task the agent is performing and what a usable result looks like. Agree which requests the agent may make, how payment authorization is handled in the supported setup and who can stop the test if its behavior differs from the intended scope.
Evaluate the delivered result as well as the paid request count. The business value comes from completing the intended task with an acceptable cost and response.
Discuss your agent use case ↗For an MCP platform partner
Identify the operation you want the connected platform to perform, the permissions it needs and the response your own workflow expects. Plan how unsuccessful operations and repeated requests will be handled before connecting live activity.
Keep the communication agreement separate from payment terms. An MCP connection describes the permitted platform interaction; it does not automatically add an x402 payment flow.
Scope an MCP connection ↗