--- title: Understanding C-Link and Prosper description: This guide provides an overview of C-Link and its associated app, Prosper. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-c-link-and-prosper#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![logo.svg\]](https://knowledge.c-link.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/logo.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Log a support ticket](mailto:support@c-link.com) [Log a support ticket](mailto:support@c-link.com) Welcome to the C-Link Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [C-Link Help Centre](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides?hsLang=en) 2. [Prosper](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en) 3. [How does Prosper work?](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#how-does-prosper-work) # Understanding C-Link and Prosper ## This guide provides an overview of C-Link and its associated app, Prosper. **Estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes ⏱** Before proceeding with this guide, you should familiarise yourself with both the main contractor and subcontractor applications. --- #### **Sections in this Article:** - 🏗️ [About C-Link and Its Founders](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-c-link-and-prosper#shortcut-founders) - 📱 [Overview of the C-Link and Prosper Apps](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-c-link-and-prosper#shortcut_prosper_app) - 🧩[Adding Prosper Users to Your Supply Chain](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-c-link-and-prosper#shortcut_Prosper_Users) - 🎥 [Full Walkthrough Video](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-c-link-and-prosper#shortcut_walkthrough) --- ### **🏗️ About C-Link and Its Founders** C-Link was founded by two Quantity Surveyors (QS), one from a main contractor background and one from a subcontractor background. This combination ensures a rich and high-quality experience for all users. ### **📱 Overview of the C-Link and Prosper Apps** C-Link features two distinct applications: - **C-Link for Main Contractors:** 1. Designed for main contractors to manage projects and supply chains. - **Prosper for Subcontractors:** 1. Tailored for subcontractors to engage fully in the project process. 2. Subcontractors can complete pre-qualifications, respond to tenders, and receive tenders through the app. ### **🧩 Adding Prosper Users to Your Supply Chain** To integrate Prosper users into your supply chain, follow these steps: - **Add Prosper Users:** 1. When you add a Prosper user to your supply chain, they will appear in the relevant section. 2. You can view their completed pre-qualification details. - **Invite to Prosper:** 1. Upload the subcontractor to your supply chain. 2. They will receive an invitation to join Prosper. - **Subcontractor Engagement:** 1. Upon accepting the invitation, subcontractors can complete their pre-qualification. 2. Prosper enhances engagement by allowing subcontractors to manage their tender responses and submissions through the app. - **Benefits of Prosper:** 1. Ensures subcontractors are fully engaged in your process. 2. Improves performance and collaboration through streamlined communication and management. ### **Summary ✅** This guide has outlined the core functionalities of C-Link and Prosper, highlighting the benefits of integrating subcontractors through the Prosper app. This dual-application approach drives better performance and engagement. ### **🎥 Full Walkthrough Video** For a comprehensive guide, watch the full walkthrough video below:   - [Getting Started with C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Account Set-up](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#account-set-up) - [Your Dashboards and how to add a new project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#your-dashboards-and-how-to-add-a-new-project) - [Supply Chain](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#supply-chain) - [Company Assets](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#company-assets) - [Creating your First C-Link Project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#creating-your-first-c-link-project) - [Trade and Package management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#trade-and-package-management) - [Tendering and Tender Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#tendering-and-tender-management) - [Quote Analysis and Orders Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#quote-analysis-and-orders-management) - [C-Link Best Practices](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#c-link-best-practices) - [Digital Price Breakdown](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#digital-price-breakdown) - [Cost Planning Tool](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#cost-planning-tool) - [Post Contract Financial Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#post-contract-financial-management) - [Configuring C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Supply Chain Bulk Integration](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#supply-chain-bulk-integration) - [Custom Trade Request](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#custom-trade-request) - [Custom Document Template Request](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#custom-document-template-request) - [Other Templates](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#other-templates) - [Order Approval Workflow](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#order-approval-workflow) - [Procurement Schedule Overview](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#procurement-schedule-overview) - [Integrations](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/integrations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [DocuSign & E-Signatures](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/integrations?hsLang=en#docusign-e-signatures) - [Companies House API](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/integrations?hsLang=en#companies-house-api) - [Prosper](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How does Prosper work?](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#how-does-prosper-work) - [Prosper Marketplace](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#prosper-marketplace) - [Subcontractor Pre-Qualification](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#subcontractor-pre-qualification) - [Product Releases](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/product-releases?hsLang=en) - [Reporting with C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/reporting-with-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Activity Reports](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/reporting-with-c-link?hsLang=en#activity-reports) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://knowledge.c-link.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/logo.svg "Chill listening crop-3")](https://c-link.com/) C-Link Help Centre Copyright © 2026, Construction Link Limited ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "caption" : { "@type" : "MediaObject", "contentUrl" : "https://knowledge.c-link.com/media-transcripts/173042174050/en.vtt", "inLanguage" : "en", "name" : "en Captions" }, "contentUrl" : "https://8503555.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8503555/1.%20What%20is%20Prosper.mp4", "dateModified" : "2025-09-17T11:28:32.505Z", "duration" : "PT1M6.457S", "height" : 2160, "name" : "1. 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