> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digitalriver.com/adobe-commerce-extension/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digitalriver.com/adobe-commerce-extension/2.1.1/introduction/how-it-works.md).

# How it works

* Use the Digital River Global Commerce v. 2.1.1 Extension for Magento to enable Digital River to be the merchant of record for storefronts hosted in Magento.
* Magento maintains all pricing and product data.
* Digital River maintains minimal product data to fulfill the requirements for the merchant of record for tax calculations, tax collections, tax payments, and payment processing.
* Digital River automatically syncs with Magento via the extension to acquire the information needed to calculate taxes and enable the merchant of record functions.
* Digital River maintains a copy of the cart, customer, and order, while Magento retains the original data.