How to Create an Account Entity

Prerequisites

We assume you have all prerequisites you may need, including:

1. If needed: the VPN is configured to access the Finmars resources
2. If needed: access to the Virtual Machine to work with the sensitive information
3. Must have: registered in Finmars in the needed region environment (self-registered or registered by Finmars)
4. Must have: having permissions set to allow continue with the Action in the Guide

Creation of Account Entity

1. Open the “Data” section in the left-hand side menu. Select the “Accounts” entity from the list under Data.
   
2. Click the “+ Add” button located in the top-left corner of the portfolio list view.
   
3. This action opens the Add Account form.
   
4. Fill in the required fields in the creation panel:
   1. Account – full name of the account. This will serve as the primary identifier in the interface and reports.
   2. Type – choose the account type from the dropdown (e.g., Default Account Type, FX Buy/Sell, Provision). This determines behavior in flows, reports, and reconciliations.
   3. Notes (optional) – any internal comments or descriptions related to the account setup.Any internal comments or descriptions related to the account setup.
      
5. Click “Create and Exit” to save the portfolio and return to the list view. Alternatively, use “Create” to save and continue editing.