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# Adding an account

Adding a new account allows users to manage multiple credentials within the application. It can be useful for distinguishing between personal and professional accounts or managing different user profiles. Follow these steps to add a new account:

To create a new account:

1. Click the current **Account**.

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2. Click **Add new account** to add a new account. The Add new account page appears.

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3. Type the new account's name in the field provided, and click **Add new test account** to open a dialog box to add and name your new account.

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When you create an account in Digital River Dashboard, the system assigns it to the [Test environment](/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/test-and-production-environments.md) by default.
{% endhint %}

You can now [switch to the new account](/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/account/switching-accounts.md).