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An [[Account|account]] represents a billing entity will be created when you start a trial
[[Account|Accounts]] represent a billing entity. One is is automatically created when you first start a trial.


An  [[Account|account]] holds [[Models|Models]], [[Data Files|Data Files]], [[Users|Users]] and [[IP Addresses]]
An  [[Account|account]] contains all the [[Data Files|data files]], [[Models|models]] and other settings for a given organisation.


You are able to create multiple accounts from your single user login and share accounts with others
You are able to [[Creating additional OdataLink accounts|create multiple accounts]]. This is useful for accounting firms that want to keep each clients' configuration separate. Note that you each account requires a [[Subscribing to OdataLink|separate subscription]].


Accounts are good to keep your clients data separate
If you are setting up OdataLink on behalf of a client then typically the best configuration is to have a separate account for each


= Steps =
= Steps =
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# Enter a '''name''' for your account.
# Enter a '''name''' for your account.
#: This should be the Company being billed for this account (should you choose to subscribe).
#: This should be the Company being billed for this account (should you choose to subscribe).
# Enter your '''Company Address'''.
# Select the '''Time Zone''' for the account.
# Select the '''Time Zone''' for the account.
#: Some [[OData Feeds]] will use this information to format dates in a readable format.
#: Some [[OData Feeds]] will use this information to format dates in a readable format.
# Enter your '''Company Address'''.
# Click the '''Create Account''' button.
# Click the '''Create''' button.
#: When creating an [[Account|account]], OdataLink will also create a default [[Models|model]] as well as add your current [[IP Addresses|ip address]] to the list of authorised [[IP Addresses|ip addresses]].
#: When creating an [[Account|account]], OdataLink will also create a default [[Models|model]] as well as add your current [[IP Addresses|ip address]] to the list of authorised [[IP Addresses|ip addresses]].


Once the [[Account|account]] is created, you will need to [[Configuring models|configure one or more models]].
Once the [[Account|account]] is created, you will need to [[Configuring models|configure one or more models]] and [[Adding data files|add one or more data files]].
 


= Related Topics =
= Related Topics =
[[Getting Started Guide]]
:[[Getting Started Guide]]
:[[Managing my account]]
:[[Creating additional OdataLink accounts]]