> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.codewire.sh/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create an Organization
> Set up your first organization to group resources and team members
Organizations are the top-level container in CodeWire. Each organization has its own members, roles, billing, and resources.
## Create your first organization
1. From the [dashboard](https://codewire.sh/dashboard), click **New Organization**
2. Enter an **organization name** (e.g., "Acme Engineering")
3. Choose a **slug** — this is used in URLs and must be unique
4. Click **Create**
You're now the **owner** of this organization and can start adding resources and inviting members.
After creating your org, a **setup checklist** appears to guide you through the next steps: creating a resource, connecting GitHub, and more.
## Slug format
Slugs must be 3–48 characters, lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only. Choose carefully — slugs cannot be changed after creation.
## What's in an organization?
* **Resources** — Coder deployments, Codewire Relays, and other provisioned services
* **Members** — Team members with role-based access (owner, admin, member)
* **Billing** — Per-resource subscriptions and usage tracking
## Roles
| Role | Manage members | Add/delete resources | Change settings | View resources |
| ---------- | :------------: | :------------------: | :-------------: | :------------: |
| **Owner** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Admin** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Member** | No | No | No | Yes |
The user who creates an organization is automatically the owner. Ownership can be transferred later.
## Next steps
Provision your first Coder deployment.
Add your team to the organization.