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How to create an organization

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a new organization within the ChainLaunch platform. By following these steps, you will gain the ability to manage organizations effectively in your Fabric network. This process is useful for anyone looking to set up and configure new organizational structures within the platform.

Prerequisites​

  • Access to the ChainLaunch platform.
  • Basic understanding of how to navigate web applications.

Overview​

In this tutorial, you will:

  1. Navigate to the "Organizations" section.
  2. Initiate the process to add a new organization.
  3. Input necessary details for the organization.
  4. Complete the creation of the organization.
  5. Confirm that the organization has been successfully created.

Step 1: Click on 'Organizations'​

To begin, you need to access the "Organizations" section of the ChainLaunch platform.

Step 1

Instructions:​

  1. Locate the left-hand navigation panel where various sections are listed.
  2. Click on Organizations.

Explanation:​

  • The Organizations menu item is highlighted, indicating that it's currently selected.
  • You are presented with a message stating that no organizations have been found, which indicates that you're ready to create a new one.

Tips:​

  • Ensure you are logged into your account before attempting this step.

Step 2: Click on 'Add Organization'​

Next, you will start the process of adding a new organization.

Step 2

Instructions:​

  1. In the middle of the screen, you will see a button labeled Add Organization.
  2. Click on this button to open the organization creation form.

Explanation:​

  • The Add Organization button is prominently displayed against a contrasting background, making it easy to find.
  • This action will take you to a form where you can enter details about your new organization.

Warnings:​

  • If you do not see the button, ensure that your browser window is maximized or adjust your zoom settings.

Step 3: Type 'Org1MSP' in MSP ID​

Now, you'll need to provide an identifier for your new organization.

Step 3

Instructions:​

  1. In the MSP ID field of the form, type Org1MSP.

Explanation:​

  • The MSP ID field is highlighted and pre-filled with Org1MSP, indicating where you should input this identifier.
  • This ID serves as a unique identifier for your organization within the Fabric network.

Best Practices:​

  • Choose an MSP ID that follows your organization's naming conventions for ease of management later on.

Step 4: Click on 'Create Organization'​

After entering your organization's details, it’s time to finalize the creation process.

Step 4

Instructions:​

  1. Locate and click on the Create Organization button at the bottom of the form.

Explanation:​

  • The Create Organization button is prominently displayed and confirms your intention to create a new organization based on the details you've entered.
  • Upon clicking this button, the system processes your request to create the organization.

Tips:​

  • Double-check all information entered before clicking this button to avoid any errors.

Step 5: Capture completed​

Congratulations! You have successfully created an organization.

Step 5

Explanation:​

  • A confirmation message appears at the top of the screen stating Organization created successfully.
  • You can now see your newly created organization, Org1MSP, listed along with its provider information in the main area of the Organizations section.

Next Steps:​

  • Consider exploring additional features such as creating nodes for your newly created organization.

Conclusion​

In this tutorial, you successfully learned how to create an organization within ChainLaunch. By following these steps, you've set up an organizational structure essential for managing resources within your Fabric network.