AI/LLM Monetization

Monetize AI / LLM Traffic with Partner Integrations

Monetize is a traffic response policy that converts eligible AI Agent/LLM requests into revenue events through a connected monetization partner.

Main Concept

DataDome analyzes every incoming request with its standard detection, classifies it (e.g., Bot, LLM agent), and matches it against a dedicated detection model. When a request matches a model with the response policy set to Monetize, DataDome invokes the selected partner’s monetization logic. This keeps detection authoritative inside DataDome while delegating revenue treatment for compliant Bot/LLM traffic to the partner.

Monetization Partners


Configuration

1. Prerequisites

  • Be an active DataDome customer with an Admin access role to the Dashboard.
  • Have an active commercial relationship with a supported monetization partner.

2. Enable a Partner

On DataDome's dashboard, using an Admin access:

  • Open Management > Monetize section
  • Enable your monetization partner
Enable your monetization partner Management > Monetize section of the dashboard

Enable your monetization partner Management > Monetize section of the dashboard

3. Define the traffic to monetize

  • Under Access Control > AI Agents, choose the AI/LLM models that should trigger Monetize response policy.

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Monetize response applied

Each partner has unique logic and reporting. DataDome applies the Monetize action and forwards control to the selected partner’s monetization logic.
See the corresponding partner page.



4. [Tollbit only] Verify Tolbit bot tollbot response policy

Setting the response policy to Allow ensures eligible Tollbot traffic flows corrrectly.

  1. From the dasboard, Go to Access Control > AI Agents
  2. Use the search to find tollbot
  3. Make sure Response policy = Allow. Update if needed.


FAQ

  • Does Monetize replace blocking/challenges on a model?
    • Yes. For the Bot/LLM models you scope to Monetize, the request is handed to the partner, who enforces access and handles account validation and billing. All other traffic continues to follow your configured Block/Challenge/Allow response policies.
  • Can I use multiple partners?
    • No. Monetize supports a single active partner per workspace. All models you configure for Monetize will route to that partner.