> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flipsidecrypto.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating a Sub-Account

> Set up a Snowflake account in AWS US-EAST-1 for data sharing

If your existing Snowflake account is in the wrong region or cloud provider, you'll need to create a
sub-account in **AWS US-EAST-1** to access Flipside data shares.

## Why create a sub-account?

Snowflake data sharing requires both accounts to be:

* On the same cloud provider (AWS)
* In the same region (US-EAST-1)

Creating a sub-account lets you:

* Keep your existing Snowflake setup unchanged
* Access Flipside data shares in the correct region
* Manage multiple accounts under one organization

## Prerequisites

<Note>
  **Organization required:** You need an existing Snowflake organization to create sub-accounts. If
  you're a new customer, sign up for a [free
  trial](https://trial.snowflake.com/?owner=SPN-PID-386521) in AWS US-EAST-1 instead.
</Note>

## Step-by-step guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access your organization admin">
    Log in to your Snowflake account with ORGADMIN privileges

    If you don't have ORGADMIN access, contact your Snowflake administrator
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to account management">
    1. Click **Admin** in the left sidebar 2. Select **Accounts** from the menu 3. Click **+ Account**
       (top right)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the new account">
    Fill in the account details:

    **Account name:**

    * Choose a descriptive name (e.g., `flipside_datashares`)
    * Lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores only

    **Cloud provider:**

    * Select **Amazon Web Services (AWS)**

    **Region:**

    * Select **US East (N. Virginia)** / `us-east-1`

    **Edition:**

    * Select **Enterprise** (required for data sharing)
    * Or **Business Critical** if needed

    **Snowflake release:**

    * Leave as default (Enterprise or higher)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and create">
    1. Review your configuration 2. Click **Create Account** 3. Wait for provisioning (usually 1-2
       minutes)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access your new account">
    Once created: 1. You'll see the new account in your accounts list 2. Click the account name to
    switch to it 3. Or use the account locator URL provided
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the setup">
    Log in to your new account and run:

    ```sql theme={null}
    -- Check region
    SELECT CURRENT_REGION();
    -- Expected: AWS_US_EAST_1

    -- Check edition
    SHOW PARAMETERS LIKE 'EDITION' IN ACCOUNT;
    -- Expected: ENTERPRISE

    -- Get your data sharing identifier
    SELECT CURRENT_ORGANIZATION_NAME() || '.' || CURRENT_ACCOUNT_NAME();
    -- Save this for requesting premium shares
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Official Snowflake documentation

For detailed instructions and troubleshooting, see:

<Card title="Snowflake: Creating Accounts" icon="snowflake" href="https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/organizations-manage-accounts">
  Official guide to creating and managing accounts in your organization
</Card>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Core listings" icon="store" href="/snowflake-data-shares/core-listings">
    Browse and access core data shares
  </Card>

  <Card title="Premium listings" icon="star" href="/snowflake-data-shares/premium-listings">
    Request access to premium shares
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mounting shares" icon="link" href="/snowflake-data-shares/mounting-shares">
    Add shares to your account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get help" icon="envelope" href="mailto:data-shares@flipsidecrypto.com">
    Contact Flipside support
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Don't have ORGADMIN role?" icon="user-slash">
    Contact your Snowflake administrator or account owner to:

    * Grant you ORGADMIN privileges, or
    * Create the sub-account on your behalf

    Provide them with these requirements:

    * Cloud: AWS
    * Region: US-EAST-1
    * Edition: Enterprise or higher
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't select AWS US-EAST-1?" icon="location-xmark">
    Ensure your organization has accounts enabled in AWS. If you only see Azure or GCP regions, you
    may need to: - Contact Snowflake support to enable AWS regions - Or create a new organization on
    AWS
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cost concerns?" icon="dollar-sign">
    Sub-accounts:

    * Share credits with your organization (no separate billing)
    * Only incur costs when actively used
    * Can be suspended when not in use to avoid idle costs

    Data shares:

    * No storage costs (zero-copy sharing)
    * Only pay for compute (queries you run)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>