# Accounts
When you activate an Accreditation Body account, a **Head Quarters (HQ)** account is created automatically.
The HQ account serves as the master account where you can manage your AB profile information, users, and accounts.
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**Prerequisite:**
* Only the **Head Quarter Account (HQ)** can add and edit the Accounts
* The invited account holder must activate via the Activation Link
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### Add Accounts
Under Accounts, it is possible to create another **AB Sub Account.**
**Sub Accounts** are ideal for ABs with subsidiaries or in different locations or scheme focus.
#### To add an Account:
1. go to the Accounts page
2. Click the Add Account button
3. You'll be redirected to an Add Account form
#### Location
**Note:** City, State, and Country will appear on the live profile, the full address will be private.
Field Name
Requirement
Example
Country
Required
United States
Bldg. No. / Floor No. / Street
Required
1234 Elm Street
City
Required
Springfield
State
Optional
IL
Zipcode/Postcode
Optional
62704
#### Account Information
The Account Name will appear in the enquiry form on the live profile and the enquiry will be sent to the email below.
* Account Name (required)
* Account Email (required)
* Key Contact Name (required)
* Account Website (optional)
4. Once completed, click the Submit button
5. The additional Account is now added to your Accounts list
6. An activation link will be sent to the Account
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### Update Account Details
To update the account details:
1. go to the Accounts page, look for the account you want to update
2. Under the actions column, click the **View** button
3. Click the **Edit** button
4. Look for the information you want to update
5. Enter the updated information in its respective input fields.
6. Once completed, click the **Save Changes** button
7. The account information is now successfully updated
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