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Manage teams and shared resources with OpenRouter organizations
OpenRouter organizations enable teams and companies to collaborate effectively by sharing credits, managing API keys centrally, and tracking usage across all team members. Organizations are ideal for companies that want to pool resources, manage inference costs centrally, and maintain oversight of AI usage across their team.
In the Organization section, click Create Organization
Follow the setup process to configure your organization details
Invite team members to join your organization
You must have a verified email address to create an organization.
Switching Between Personal and Organization Accounts
Once you’re part of an organization, you can easily switch between your personal account and organization context:
Use the organization switcher at the top of the web application
When in organization mode, all actions (API usage, credit purchases, key management) are performed on behalf of the organization
When in personal mode, you’re working with your individual account resources
Credit Management
Shared Credit Pool
Organizations maintain a shared credit pool that offers several advantages:
Centralized Billing: All credits purchased in the organization account can be used by any organization member
Simplified Accounting: Track all AI inference costs in one place
Budget Control: Administrators can manage spending and monitor usage across the entire team
Admin-Only Credit Management
Only organization administrators can:
Purchase credits for the organization
View detailed billing information
Manage payment methods and invoicing settings
Regular organization members cannot purchase credits or access billing information. Contact your organization administrator for credit-related requests.
Transferring Credits from Personal to Organization
If you need to transfer credits from your personal account to your organization account:
Include your organization details and the amount you wish to transfer
Our support team will process the transfer manually
Credit transfers from personal to organization accounts require manual processing by our support team and cannot be done automatically through the interface.
API Key Management
Organizations provide flexible API key management with role-based permissions:
Member Permissions
Create API Keys: All organization members can create API keys
View Own Keys: Members can only view and manage API keys they created
Use Organization Keys: Keys created by any organization member can be used by all members
Shared Usage: API usage from any organization key is billed to the organization’s credit pool
Administrator Permissions
View All Keys: Administrators can view all API keys created within the organization
Manage All Keys: Full access to edit, disable, or delete any organization API key
Monitor Usage: Access to detailed usage analytics for all organization keys
When creating API keys within an organization, consider using descriptive names that indicate the key’s purpose or the team member responsible for it.
Activity and Usage Tracking
Organization-Wide Activity Feed
When viewing your activity feed while in organization context, you’ll see:
All Member Activity: Usage data from all organization members appears in the activity feed
Metadata Only: Activity shows model usage, costs, and request metadata
Key Filtering: Activity can be filtered by a specific API key to view usage for that key only
Known Limitation: The activity feed currently shows all organization member activity when in organization context, not just your individual activity. Usage metadata (model used, cost, timing) is visible to all organization members.
Usage Analytics
Organizations benefit from comprehensive usage analytics:
Track spending across all team members
Monitor model usage patterns
Identify cost optimization opportunities
Generate reports for budget planning
Administrative Controls
Admin-Only Settings
Organization administrators have exclusive access to:
Provider Settings: Configure preferred model providers and routing preferences
Privacy Settings: Manage data retention and privacy policies for the organization
Member Management: Add, remove, and manage member roles
Billing Configuration: Set up invoicing, payment methods, and billing contacts
Member Role Management
Organizations support role-based access control:
Admin: Full access to all organization features and settings
Member: Access to create keys, use organization resources, and view own activity
Use Cases and Benefits
For Development Teams
Shared Resources: Pool credits across multiple developers and projects
Centralized Management: Manage all API keys and usage from a single dashboard
Cost Tracking: Monitor spending per project or team member
Simplified Onboarding: New team members can immediately access organization resources
For Companies
Budget Control: Administrators control spending and resource allocation
Compliance: Centralized logging and usage tracking for audit purposes
Scalability: Easy to add new team members and projects
Cost Optimization: Identify usage patterns and optimize model selection
For Research Organizations
Resource Sharing: Share expensive model access across research teams
Usage Monitoring: Track research spending and resource utilization
Collaboration: Enable seamless collaboration on AI projects
Reporting: Generate usage reports for grant applications and budget planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert my personal account to an organization?
No, organizations are separate entities. You’ll need to create a new organization and transfer resources as needed. Contact support@openrouter.ai for assistance with credit transfers.
How many members can an organization have?
An organization can only have 10 members. Contact support if you need more.
Can organization members see each other's usage data?
Organization members can see usage metadata (model used, cost, timing) for all organization activity in the activity feed. OpenRouter does not store prompts or responses.
What happens if I leave an organization?
When you leave an organization, you lose access to organization resources, credits, and API keys. Your personal account remains unaffected.
Can I be a member of multiple organizations?
Yes, you can be a member of multiple organizations and switch between them using the organization switcher.
Getting Help
If you need assistance with organization management:
General Questions: Check our FAQ for common questions
Enterprise Sales: Contact our sales team for large organization needs
Organizations make it easy to collaborate on AI projects while maintaining control over costs and resources. Get started by creating your organization today!
