A sub-account enables you to manage multiple users under one main account, rather than having to create multiple accounts.
Sub-accounts are particularly helpful when you have multiple departments within your organization, allowing each department individual phone numbers and applications.
Why use a sub-account
- Sub-accounts allow you to create multiple individual phone numbers and applications with ease.
- Sub-accounts do not need to be individually recharged as credits are deducted directly from the main account.
- Each sub-account has a unique Auth ID and Auth Token to distinguish API requests.
- Unique Sender IDs can be whitelisted for each sub-account.
Note: Only one invoice is generated at the end of every month, as credits are deducted from the main account and not from every sub-account separately.
Each sub-account can trigger messages and calls by making use of their unique Auth ID and Auth Token.
How to create a sub-account
A sub-account can be created in two ways
- Through the API
- Via your Plivo console.
To create a sub-account through the console, go to your sub-accounts tab.
Click on ADD NEW SUB-ACCOUNT and a pop-up will prompt you to enter the name of the sub-account.
Note: A sub-account can only be used if it is enabled first.
You can name a sub-account whatever you like. If you no longer need the sub-account, it can be deleted via the Plivo console.
Note: A sub-account does not have separate log-in credentials. The credentials for each sub-account are different and can be found once you have logged into the Plivo account.