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A Master Organization in Quire allows you to pay once for shared members across multiple organizations, instead of paying separately for each organization.
Only organizations on the Premium or Enterprise plan can become a Master Organization. You can link other Free organizations to it so they share the same usage quota and members.
Note: Only Free organizations can be linked to a Master Organization.
Understanding Master Organization Basics
What is a Master Organization in Quire?
A Master Organization is a Premium or Enterprise organization that acts as the billing and quota owner for multiple linked Free organizations.
This means:
- Shared members are counted once across all linked organizations
- Usage quotas are pooled under the Master Organization
- Billing is consolidated into a single invoice
How does Master Organization billing work?
When Free organizations are linked to a Master Organization:
- Their usage is counted toward the Master Organization’s total quota
- You receive one final invoice based on the total number of shared members
Example:
If Organization A (Premium) links Organization E (Free), and together they have 7 shared members, billing is calculated once for 7 members under Organization A.
Linking and Unlinking Organizations
Who can link or unlink organizations to a Master Organization?
Once an organization is upgraded to Premium or Enterprise, the Master Organization feature is enabled automatically.
Only Master Organization Admins can link or unlink Free organizations.
Note:
- Only Premium or Enterprise organizations can act as a Master Organization.
- Only Free organizations can be linked.
How do I link a Free organization to a Master Organization?
- Go to the organization with a Free subscription.
- Open the Organization Subscription page.
- Click the dropdown Do you want to link this organization to a Master Organization?.
- Select a Premium or Enterprise organization.
- Click Link organization.
Note: Organizations cannot be linked if either one has exceeded its quota.
How do I unlink an organization from a Master Organization?
You can unlink a Free organization in two ways.
Option 1: From My Subscriptions
- Click your profile picture.
- Select My Subscriptions.
- Open the Premium or Enterprise organization.
- Click Unlink organization.
Option 2: From Organization Settings
- Open the Premium or Enterprise organization.
- Click the dropdown menu next to the organization name at the top.
- Select Manage Subscription
- Click Unlink organization.
Master Organization Permissions
How do Master Access and Global Access permissions work?
When a Free organization is linked, the Premium organization becomes a Master Organization automatically.
You can create a custom permission role and grant:
- Master Access
- Global Access
This allows selected members to access organizations and projects across the Master Organization.
| Permission | Master Access | Global Access |
|---|---|---|
| Access to all the organizations and projects linked to the Master Organization | V | V |
| Access to all the organizations linked to the Master Organization Will not be able to access the projects within the organizations |
V | |
| Access all the projects in that specific organization granted with Global Access | V | |
| Will not be able to access any organizations or projects linked to the Master Organization Can only read the specific organization that the member is invited to |
Read more on our blog about Master Organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does a Master Organization solve in Quire?
A Master Organization helps teams avoid duplicate billing by allowing shared members and usage limits across multiple organizations, all managed under a single Premium or Enterprise subscription.
Who should use a Master Organization?
Master Organizations are ideal for companies, agencies, or teams that manage multiple workspaces but want centralized billing, shared member seats, and unified quota management.
Can I link paid organizations to a Master Organization?
No. Only Free organizations can be linked to a Master Organization. The Master Organization itself must be on a Premium or Enterprise plan.
Are member seats shared across linked organizations?
Yes. Members shared between the Master Organization and linked Free organizations are counted once, helping reduce total billed seats.
Does unlinking an organization affect its data?
No. Unlinking an organization does not delete projects, tasks, or documents. The organization simply returns to managing its own billing and usage limits independently.
Can multiple Master Organizations be linked together?
No. Each Free organization can be linked to only one Master Organization, and Master Organizations cannot be linked to each other.
What happens if a linked organization exceeds quota limits?
Organizations cannot be linked if quota limits are already exceeded. All linked organizations must stay within the shared quota of the Master Organization.
Do permissions automatically change when organizations are linked?
No. Permissions remain unchanged by default. Admins must explicitly grant Master Access or Global Access using custom permission roles to allow cross-organization visibility.
Is the Master Organization feature available on all plans?
No. The Master Organization feature is available only on Premium and Enterprise plans.