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In order to use ODataLink, an [[Account|account]] must be created.


After registering for ODataLink, you will be promted to create your [[Account|account]].
[[Account|Accounts]] represent a billing entity. One is is automatically created when you first start a trial.
 
An  [[Account|account]] contains all the [[Data Files|data files]], [[Models|models]] and other settings for a given organisation.
 
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]].
 


= Steps =
= Steps =
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# Enter a '''name''' for your account.
# Enter a '''name''' for your account.
#: This should be your organisation name.
#: This should be the Company being billed for this account (should you choose to subscribe).
# Enter your '''Company Address'''.
# Enter your '''Company Address'''.
# Click the '''Create''' button.
# Select the '''Time Zone''' for the account.
#: 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]].
#: Some [[OData Feeds]] will use this information to format dates in a readable format.
# Click the '''Create Account''' 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]].
 
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]].


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


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

Latest revision as of 18:16, 15 May 2023

Accounts represent a billing entity. One is is automatically created when you first start a trial.

An account contains all the data files, models and other settings for a given organisation.

You are able to create multiple accounts. This is useful for accounting firms that want to keep each clients' configuration separate. Note that you each account requires a separate subscription.


Steps

To create an account, follow these steps.

  1. Enter a name for your account.
    This should be the Company being billed for this account (should you choose to subscribe).
  2. Enter your Company Address.
  3. Select the Time Zone for the account.
    Some OData Feeds will use this information to format dates in a readable format.
  4. Click the Create Account button.
    When creating an account, OdataLink will also create a default model as well as add your current ip address to the list of authorised ip addresses.

Once the account is created, you will need to configure one or more models and add one or more data files.


Related Topics

Getting Started Guide
Managing my account
Creating additional OdataLink accounts