# Create an Organisation Account

## What is an Organization?

In Circular Connect, an organization is the central unit of administration for identity and access within Circular Connect. It represents your company, research group, or institution in the Connect interface and related services, and provides an administrative layer for managing:

* Multiple accounts (also referred to as sub-accounts or blockchain-linked identities)
* Certificate usage across projects and teams
* Permissions, access, and identity for both individuals and systems
* Activity across supported public, private, and hybrid chains where your organization has been onboarded and authorized

This model is designed to reflect real-world institutional structures: a single legal entity can oversee many digital identities, each with its own certificates, permissions, and audit trails.

## Steps to Create Your Organization

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### Go to [www.circularprotocol.io/connect](https://www.circularprotocol.io/connect) and enter your email.

Begin by entering your email address. You’ll receive a one-time password (OTP) for verification.

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### Verify the OTP

Use the 6-digit OTP to confirm your identity.

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### Create an Organization

Enter your organization name, country of incorporation and enter a referral code (optional)

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### Confirm and continue

You’ll see confirmation that your organization has been created. After selecting Continue to Circular Connect, you’ll land in your Organization Dashboard, the hub for managing accounts, certificates, and activity.

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## What’s Next?

Once your organization is created, you can proceed to create a blockchain account. This account is used to issue and manage certificates on the chains you are connected to. While a single account is enough to get started, organizations can create additional accounts later for specific use cases, teams, or chains. All accounts remain under the control of your organization through your chosen key custody and access controls.