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# Organization creation

### Scope <a href="#scope" id="scope"></a>

This document defines how a **Business Owner (Default Authority)** creates and manages an **Organization**.

Applies to:

* Business Accounts only
* Business Owner role (automatic default authority)

Not applicable to:

* Personal Accounts
* Non-owner roles

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### I am new. Where should I start? <a href="#i-am-new.-where-should-i-start" id="i-am-new.-where-should-i-start"></a>

If you are using a **Business Account** for the first time:

* An **Organization** is the top-level container for all business resources
* Every Business Account must have **at least one Organization**
* The **Business Owner** is automatically assigned when the Organization is created

You cannot manage users, workspaces, or security policies until an Organization exists.

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#### Purpose <a href="#purpose" id="purpose"></a>

**This guide helps Business Owners understand:**

* What an Organization is
* Who can create an Organization
* How Organization creation works step by step
* What happens after the Organization is created

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#### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Before creating an Organization:

* You must be signed in with a **Business Account**
* You must have **Business Owner** authority
* Email verification must be completed

No additional approvals are required.

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#### Organization Overview <a href="#organization-overview" id="organization-overview"></a>

An **Organization** represents a legal or logical business entity.

**It is used to:**

* Group users
* Apply security and access policies
* Manage billing and subscriptions
* Create Organizational Units and Workspaces

**Hierarchy**:

Business Account\
→ Organization\
→ Organizational Units (optional)\
→ Workspaces

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### I already understand. How do I proceed step by step? <a href="#i-already-understand.-how-do-i-proceed-step-by-step" id="i-already-understand.-how-do-i-proceed-step-by-step"></a>

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#### 1. Organization Creation Entry Point <a href="#id-1.-organization-creation-entry-point" id="id-1.-organization-creation-entry-point"></a>

**Business Owners can create an Organization from**:

* First-time Business Account onboarding
* Organization switcher (Create Organization)
* Organization Management dashboard

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#### 2. Organization Creation Flow <a href="#id-2.-organization-creation-flow" id="id-2.-organization-creation-flow"></a>

#### Step 1: Start Organization Creation <a href="#step-1-start-organization-creation" id="step-1-start-organization-creation"></a>

1. Sign in with your Business Account
2. Navigate to **Organization Management**
3. Select **Create Organization**

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**Step 2: Enter Organization Information**

Provide the required details:

* Organization Name (required)
* Organization Type (optional)
* Primary Business Email (optional)

Organization name must be unique within your account.

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**Step 3: Confirm and Create**

1. Review the entered information
2. Click **Create Organization**

The system validates:

* Account eligibility
* Ownership authority

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**Step 4: Organization Created**

After successful creation:

* Organization is immediately active
* Creator is assigned as **Business Owner**
* Organization ID is generated
* Default settings are applied

You are redirected to the Organization dashboard.

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### Default Owner Permissions <a href="#default-owner-permissions" id="default-owner-permissions"></a>

The Business Owner automatically has full authority:

* Manage organization settings
* Create and manage Organizational Units
* Create and manage Workspaces
* Invite users and assign roles
* Define security and access policies
* Configure SSO, SCIM, and MFA enforcement
* Manage billing and subscriptions

These permissions cannot be removed from the initial owner.

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### Security Considerations <a href="#security-considerations" id="security-considerations"></a>

* Organization creation is logged for audit purposes
* Ownership assignment is immutable at creation time
* Sensitive actions require re-authentication if risk is detected

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### Important Notes <a href="#important-notes" id="important-notes"></a>

* A Business Account can own multiple Organizations
* Each Organization has its own isolated users and policies
* Deleting an Organization permanently removes all related resources

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### Summary <a href="#summary" id="summary"></a>

| **Item**                | **Description**        |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------- |
| Who can create          | Business Owner only    |
| Minimum required        | Organization name      |
| Owner assignment        | Automatic              |
| Editable after creation | Yes (except ID)        |
| Applies to              | Business Accounts only |