Creating an Organization

In this section, you will get to know how to create a new organization in the platform with specific parameters and resource allocations. Only users with system administration privileges can create organizations.

You will also refer to the Quick Reference: Organization Types chapter to understand organization types in order to choose the right configuration for each client. The Understanding the Credits System chapter explains the overall credits system works in the platform and how credits are granted to a new organization (depending on the subscription tier).

To create an organization, do the following:

1. Login to the platform.

2. Click the System Panel and then click the Organizations sub-module.

   

   The Organizations page is displayed.

3. In the Organizations page, click the New Organization button.

   

   The New Organization page is displayed.

   

4. In the New Organization page, type the following information:

   • Organization code: Create a unique identifier for the organization.
   • Organization name: Enter the full name of the organization.
   • Type: Select the appropriate type (Facilitator, Consumer, Reseller, Guest, or Public).
   • Entity: Choose the entity type (Governmental, Commercial, Academic, or Non-Profit). See the Quick Reference: Organization Types chapter for more information.
   • Max No. of Users: Set the maximum number of allowed users.
   • Storage Quota in GB: Specify the storage allocation.
   • Credits: Assign initial credits to the organization.
   • Enable Credit-Free Jobs: Toggle to allow operations without using credits.
   • Description: Add useful information about the organization.

5. Click the Create Organization button to create the organization.

   

   The new organization is successfully created in the platform.

tip

When you're creating a new organization, establish a consistent naming convention for organization codes to make them easier to search and identify later.

Quick reference: Organization types

Understanding organization types helps you choose the right configuration for each client:

Organization Type	Description	Key Capabilities
Facilitator	Has the highest level of administrative capabilities. Facilitators can manage other organizations, oversee resource allocation, and handle approval workflows. Ideal for system administrators or organizations managing multiple orgs.	Manage resources and approvals across organizations Oversee Consumer and Reseller organizations Full system administration capabilities
Consumer	The standard organization type for end-users of the platform. Consumers have limited administrative powers but full access to assigned modules and services.	Consume platform services Standard access to platform features Limited administrative capabilities
Reseller	An intermediate organization type between Facilitators and Consumers. Resellers typically manage multiple clients and distribute platform resources.	Distribute resources to assigned Consumers Handle billing and customer support Intermediate-level administrative access
Guest	Designed for temporary or restricted access, often used in evaluations, demonstrations, or limited-scope projects.	Time-limited access Limited platform features Ideal for demos or trial purposes
Public	The most restricted organization type. No login is required, and access is limited to public data and open features.	Access public data only No login required Extremely limited platform functionality

Understanding the credits system

Every new subscriber organization is granted an initial credit balance. Depending on your subscription tier, the credits in your account may vary. Credits function as the platform’s internal currency, enabling controlled, transparent access to compute-intensive or premium services.

Only users with the Manage Credits permission can:

• View organizational credit balance

• Initiate credit top-up requests

How credits work

Credits are automatically spent when users perform resource-intensive operations. Credits are consumed when users perform certain operations:

• Running analysis jobs
• Processing large datasets
• Using specialized AI features
• Storing data beyond the base quota

Here are a few scenarios:

Scenario	Description	Credit Impact
Running object detection on large images	High computational load	High credit deduction
Uploading files to workspace	Minimal compute	Low or no credit usage
Purchasing high-resolution satellite imagery	External data cost	Credits deducted based on resolution/coverage
Using Auto Model Builder	Resource-intensive training jobs	Moderate to high depending on dataset size