> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openxswitch.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Started with Account Management

Once you complete workspace onboarding, your default operational account is activated. To manage user identities, apply wallet-level controls, and manage asset flows, you must configure a dedicated **Account** for your application.

## Prerequisites

Before starting this guide, ensure you have:

* Obtained an **API key** from the [OpenXSwitch Console](https://console.openxswitch.com)

An active API key with the necessary write permissions configured for the target environment (Sandbox or Live).

## The Plan

We'll go through:

1. **Creating an Account via API:** Provisioning an isolated Users Account to manage end-user wallet instances and policies.
2. **Configuring Account Controls via Dashboard:** Managing settings, withdrawal restrictions, and compliance rules in the OpenXSwitch Console.
3. **Next Steps:** Integrating user wallets, webhook listeners, and operational auto-sweep rules.

## Step 1: Create an Account via API

Accounts within the platform fall into two primary categories:

* **Settlement Account:** Serves as the primary enterprise operational or treasury account created automatically upon successful onboarding to manage enterprise funds, auto-sweeps, and global balances.
* **Users Account:** Acts as an isolated account assigned to your specific end-user application to manage dedicated smart wallet instances, balances, and operational policies.

To manage end-users, create a dedicated Users Account via the API:

Bash

```json theme={null}
curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.openxswitch.com/v2/accounts \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer oxs.QdwAKOAWNWZzur4AjOevSBl1iDIXOi6XtQ' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
    "idempotencyKey": "8d5be8f5-a8e7-4e8a-b715-0e7d6f2a6d04",
    "name": "Sandbox Account"
  }'
```

> **Important:** The `accountId` returned in the response will be used across your application to scope wallet creation, transaction routing, and compliance policies.

For complete parameter breakdowns, response schemas, and error handling, refer to the **Accounts API Reference**.

## Step 2: Configure Account Controls via the Dashboard

After creating your Account, you can manage security, withdrawal rules, and compliance watchlists directly from the OpenXSwitch Console.

1. Log into the [OpenXSwitch Console](https://console.openxswitch.com).
2. Navigate to **Wallet Infrastructure → Accounts**.
3. Select the target Account to update.

### Configurable Settings

* **Account Name:** Update the account display label for internal tracking.
* **Withdrawal Controls:** Toggle and **disable** external **withdrawals** initiated via the **API** or **dashboard** to restrict outbound fund movements.
* **Compliance Watchlists:** Enable automated **Allowlist** and **Blocklist** controls at the Account level to reject unauthorized transfers before on-chain execution.

## Step 3: Next Steps

* **[Create and Manage Users](/guides/dev-guides/create-and-manage-users):** Provision end-user identities to track activity, stats, and balances.
* **[Create and Manage Wallets](/guides/dev-guides/create-and-manage-wallets):** Deploy chain-specific smart wallets or deposit addresses linked directly to your users.