# Organisations (/docs/getting-started/organisations)



Once you have successfully [signed in](/docs/getting-started) to your account, you will be redirected to the initial page. Only now instead of seeing the `Sign In` button, you will see the `Dashboard` button.

Clicking on the `Dashboard` button will open a menu to manage your organisations.

<img alt="Dashboard" src="__img0" />

## Creating an organisation [#creating-an-organisation]

To create an organisation, click on the `Add Organisation`. This will open a modal where you can enter the name of the organisation and click on the `Add Organisation` button. Once the organisation is created, you will be redirected to the organisation's dashboard page.

Notes:

* Organisations names must be unique for the entire platform.
* Avoid using generic names like "My Organisation", "My Company", "My Team", etc. Use instead the name of the company, a brand name or any other unique name.
* You can have multiple organisations in your account.

## Managing organisations [#managing-organisations]

To manage your organisations, click on the `Dashboard` button in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu where you can see all your organisations. Clicking on an organisation will take you to the organisation's dashboard page.

## Billing [#billing]

  **At a glance**: Registering creates a free account that allows you to test
  Line 21 in a limited trial mode. To upgrade to production mode, you need to
  provide your billing information and register a card.

[Video walkthrough](https://www.loom.com/share/cdedc8923cfb43bcb14b3a4b05980a9d)

The first time you choose `Billing` in your dashboard, you will be prompted to complete your billing setup by providing:

**Billing Email**:
This email can be the same as your account registration or another - your invoices will be directed here.

**Company Name & Address**: Use the name of the legal entity (i.e. `Line 21` is the name of the organisation, but the legal entity is `L21 Limited`).

**VAT Number**: Add the VAT number of the legal entity if available.

This unlocks the Billing section of your dashboard, and gives you a trial account.

### Trial vs Active Modes [#trial-vs-active-modes]

An organisation can be in `trial` or `active` mode.

<div className="flex gap-2">
  | Feature       | Trial mode                | Active mode             |
  | ------------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------- |
  | Functionality | Restricted (testing only) | Full access             |
  | Card          | -                         | Card & Billing required |
</div>

### Billing Details & Card [#billing-details--card]

<img alt="Add Your Billing Details" src="__img1" />

Register your card and company billing details to unlock full account access for Line 21’s platform.

Once clicked to register, the following box will pop up for your completion.

<img alt="Card" src="__img2" />

Fill in the blank fields with the necessary information. Your card will be charged $0.00 to authorise future payments.

Your account is now in `active` mode - &#x2A;*and will be billed on the 2nd of every month.**

## Team [#team]

* You can invite other team members to your organisation.
* Each organisation has one `owner` (the account that created the organisation), and all other members will be considered `members` with admin-level access.
* You can transfer ownership of your organisation to another member at any time.

[Video walkthrough](https://www.loom.com/share/51e5e7ff65464fd1942a63ee3afbc454)

## Usage [#usage]

Our usage dashboard allows you to track your captioning minutes - how many, and of what type.

* Input minutes (from direct captions)
* ASR minutes
* Translations minutes
* AI proofreader minutes
* RTMP Video encoding minutes
* HLS Video player Minutes

Notes:

* This analysis is also available [per project](/docs/project-management/usage#project-usage), so you can see project breakdown of overall organisation usage.
* Monthly usage is the basis for [billing](/docs/getting-started/organisations#billing).

[Video walkthrough](https://www.loom.com/share/44e3991441834894ad371f5d969dca8e)