{"id":"6a3198b124338be67ef765a5","number":85,"collectionId":"67b76cb01705725c3d65cb12","slug":"setting-up-your-sublynk-organization-account","status":"notpublished","hasDraft":false,"name":"Set Up Your Sublynk Organization Account","text":"<div style=\"background:#F8F9FA;border:0.5px solid #E7E7E5;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;margin:0 0 32px;display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <span style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#6B7280;\">~ 2 min</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;color:#D1D5DB;\">|</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#6B7280;\">Contractor Network</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;color:#D1D5DB;\">|</span><span style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#6B7280;\">Step 1 of 8</span>\n</div>\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n <iframe allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" src=\"https://trails.so/t/1NauRPzjbs4X?embed=true&amp;lang=en&amp;skipIntroduction=true\"></iframe>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Set up and configure your organization on Sublynk: business details, service areas, and insurance verification.</p>\n<div style=\"background:#EFF6FF;border-left:4px solid #14548C;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:12px 14px;margin:24px 0 32px;\">\n <strong style=\"color:#14548C;font-size:13px;\">Before You Begin:</strong> <span style=\"color:#1e3a5f;font-size:14px;\">Have your Tax ID (EIN), business address, and a valid credit card ready.</span>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Sublynk has three account types: <strong>Network</strong> (manage networks of contractors and subcontractors), <strong>Contractor</strong> (manage your organization and connect with other contractors or businesses), and <strong>Subcontractor</strong> (join a single contractor bench).</p>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#DD6438;opacity:0.25;margin:48px 0 16px;\"></div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Getting Started</h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">1</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Begin Account Setup</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">From your dashboard, click <strong>Begin Account Setup</strong> in the top right.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/0dc85276-ce14-4b55-a998-96ae883a4cf9/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">2</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Add Your Business Name</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Add your legal business name, and a DBA if you have one.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/5be67d1c-a2d3-4fe2-8b20-b625bc932343/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">3</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Enter Your Tax Information</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Enter your tax information (Tax ID, ID type, and tax classification), then click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/908b4767-f6f1-4523-b893-a6dcadc76125/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/8faf8f81-e98a-41c4-b7cc-b8771195840e/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"background:#EFF6FF;border-left:4px solid #14548C;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:12px 14px;margin:24px 0 32px;\">\n <strong style=\"color:#14548C;font-size:13px;\">Note:</strong> <span style=\"color:#1e3a5f;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\">If your Tax ID is rejected twice, you will be asked to upload an official IRS form, which Sublynk reviews manually for accuracy and fraud protection.</span>\n</div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">4</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Add Organization &amp; Operations Details</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Enter your organization details (primary contact, email, business and after-hours phone, website) and operations details (number of employees, company vehicles, etc), then click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/c0b07108-d644-45be-a47a-b226451bea3a/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/8b0f3022-c3cf-480d-ab28-0ba1557253b0/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/bb73b3b0-e6e8-42ab-83ae-9d3b171d8b5a/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#DD6438;opacity:0.25;margin:48px 0 16px;\"></div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Add Location &amp; Service Areas</h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">1</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Set Up Your Headquarters</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Set up your headquarters: add an assignment email, an after-hours email, your physical and mailing address, and mark whether the location is open 24 hours.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/dd6e1f12-e67c-4145-8025-062e793c906a/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/976a5d2b-4842-49da-924f-919b7e38fb4a/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">2</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Define Your Service Areas</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Define your service areas by selecting states from the dropdown or entering zip codes directly.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/4d54dc6a-9de1-4ff4-b467-edeaa77412fa/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">3</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Refine Your Coverage Area</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">To refine coverage, open the zip code selector to draw a radius, pick specific zip codes, or choose counties, then click <strong>Use Selected Zip Codes</strong>.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/4d00664f-395e-4c1b-aa8f-a7146dc20f28/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/1770531e-cfb6-44c5-a366-60d163117828/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#DD6438;opacity:0.25;margin:48px 0 16px;\"></div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Locations &amp; Insurance</h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">1</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Add Additional Locations</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Add any additional locations. Include every brick-and-mortar store you operate, using <strong>Add location</strong>.</p>\n<p>Note that additional location fees will apply, review our <a href=\"//help.sublynk.com/article/76-sublynk-pricing\">pricing page</a> for details.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/d0690140-d59f-44be-8bd7-0b361b293559/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">2</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Upload Your Certificates of Insurance</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Upload your Certificates of Insurance (COI), then click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/d1ce108c-1db4-4f8e-9b65-79651b7d4833/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/6a148f9e-87d0-4b47-b901-617d8cea33e2/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"background:#FFF3EF;border-left:4px solid #DD6438;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:28px 0 36px;\">\n <strong style=\"color:#9F351B;font-size:13px;\">How it works:</strong> <span style=\"color:#374151;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\">Sublynk uses AI to scan COIs in seconds, checking auto, liability, pollution, umbrella, and workers' comp coverage and reading endorsements. Anything missing alerts your broker right away, cutting review from days to minutes.</span>\n</div>\n<div style=\"background:#EFF6FF;border-left:4px solid #14548C;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:12px 14px;margin:24px 0 32px;\">\n <strong style=\"color:#14548C;font-size:13px;\">Note:</strong> <span style=\"color:#1e3a5f;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\">COIs uploaded by contractors are informational only. For coverage to be authoritative it must come from your agent or broker, so Sublynk contacts them directly to verify.</span>\n</div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#DD6438;opacity:0.25;margin:48px 0 16px;\"></div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\">Finish Setup</h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">1</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Invite Your Team</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Invite any team members or administrators who will help manage your account, then click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/7d68d8e3-958c-432c-9d68-08196e8e9065/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/fcc9ab4b-e35e-4464-bdb2-9ea6fceaf78c/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin:32px 0 14px;\">\n <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:22px;height:22px;min-width:22px;background:#0C152B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:50%;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\">2</span>\n <h3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;line-height:1.4;\">Confirm and Enter Sublynk</h3>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">Once your business details are verified in the background, a confirmation page appears. Click <strong>Continue</strong> to enter Sublynk. Welcome aboard.</p>\n<img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/4566a9a0-9f9d-4138-99af-1d4d1480a75e/annotated_screenshot\"><img style=\"max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;margin:20px 0 36px;border:1px solid #E7E7E5;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(13,20,42,0.10)\" src=\"https://api.trails.so/api/v1/trails/1NauRPzjbs4X/steps/d7e55135-9ee3-4893-b63e-dae16bce92dc/annotated_screenshot\">\n<div style=\"background:#FFF3EF;border-left:4px solid #DD6438;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:28px 0 36px;\">\n <strong style=\"color:#9F351B;\">Why this matters:</strong> <span style=\"color:#374151;font-size:14px;\">Sublynk validates your Tax ID directly with the IRS during this step. That verification becomes the foundation of trust for every credential and document you add from here on.</span>\n</div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#DD6438;opacity:0.25;margin:48px 0 16px;\"></div>\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Next Steps</h2>\n<ul style=\"padding:0;margin:0 0 8px;list-style:none;\">\n <li style=\"margin-bottom:14px;padding:12px 16px;background:#F8F9FA;border-left:3px solid #14548C;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"><a style=\"font-weight:600;color:#14548C;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;\" href=\"//help.sublynk.com/article/6a31c8459bd472a82c5d239f?preview=6a31c8459bd472a82c5d239f\">How to Activate Your Sublynk Certified Membership</a>\n  <div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#374151;margin-top:4px;\">Join the Sublynk Certified Network and unlock visibility to networks and programs looking for your trades.</div></li>\n</ul>\n<div style=\"background:#ECFDF3;border-left:4px solid #16A34A;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:12px 14px;margin:32px 0 20px;\">\n <strong style=\"color:#166534;font-size:13px;\">✓ Your organization is created and verified. You are ready to activate your Sublynk Certified membership.</strong>\n</div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:44px;padding:22px 28px;background:#FFF3EF;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\">\n <p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;\">Want to see the Sublynk Certified Network in action?</p>\n <a style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 28px;background:#DD6438;color:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;\" href=\"https://cal.com/zen-at-sublynk/sublynk-certified-network\">Book a Demo</a>\n</div>","categories":["6a2b06c7afe03b7ae2390311"],"related":[],"keywords":[],"publicUrl":"https://help.sublynk.com/article/85-setting-up-your-sublynk-organization-account","popularity":0.0,"viewCount":13,"createdBy":935820,"updatedBy":935820,"createdAt":1781635249000,"updatedAt":"July 9, 2026","lastPublishedAt":1783557568000,"previewText":"~ 2 min|Contractor Network|Step 1 of 8 Set up and configure your organization on Sublynk: business details, service areas, and insurance verification. 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