Working with Organizations
Understand how organizations work and your role within them.
Organizations in SAMS are like workspaces where teams collaborate and share application subscriptions. This guide explains how they work and what you can do based on your role.
Understanding Organizations
Think of an organization as your team's shared workspace where:
- Everyone shares subscriptions: All members can use applications the organization subscribes to
- You can belong to multiple: You might be part of several organizations for different projects or companies
Joining an Organization
You typically join an organization through an invitation sent by an administrator.
Accepting an Invitation
- Check your email: Look for an invitation email from SAMS.
- Click the link: The email will contain a link to accept the invitation.
- Sign in or Sign up:
- Existing users: Log in with your existing account to add the new organization.
- New users: Create a new account to join the organization.
- Confirmation: Once accepted, the new organization will appear in your organization switcher.
Your Role in Organizations
Organization Member
As a member, you can:
- Use Applications: Access all applications your organization has subscribed to
- View Team: See who else is in your organization
- Check Subscriptions: View which applications are available
- Update Profile: Manage your personal account settings
Switching Between Organizations
If you belong to multiple organizations:
- Find the Organization Switcher: Look for a dropdown in the top navigation showing your current organization
- Select Different Organization: Click to see all organizations you belong to
- Switch Context: Choose another organization to view its applications and settings
Each organization is completely separate - they have their own subscriptions, members, and billing.
Working with Shared Applications
Accessing Applications
All organization members can access subscribed applications:
- Find them on your dashboard after signing in
- Click any application to start using it
- Applications may have their own login or may use single sign-on
Understanding Limits Coming soon
Most applications have usage limits based on your organization's subscription:
- User limits: How many people can use the application
- Feature limits: Which features are available on your plan
- Usage quotas: Monthly limits on API calls, storage, etc.
These limits are shared across your entire organization.
Common Questions
What happens if I leave an organization?
- You lose access to that organization's applications
- Your personal account remains active
- You can still access other organizations you belong to
- Organization admins can see that you've left
Getting Help
- Ask Your Admin: For questions about subscriptions, billing, or organization access
- Check Documentation: Browse these guides for detailed information
- Contact Support: For technical issues or account problems