> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.powerio.com/hub/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.powerio.com/hub/orbit/en/getting-started/zugang-beantragen.md). # Request access and get started Register for powerIO Orbit, get on the allowlist, and after approval start with your own organization. Registration begins at space.vars.orbit\_url. powerIO reviews and approves new accounts. Orbit runs in the browser; no installation is required. Request access ## What you gain with powerIO Orbit


	Every software version in its place	The project for each controller is stored as a software archive directly with its plant. Every version is retained and can be downloaded.
	Analysis without manual work	Orbit automatically reads values such as the CODESYS version from CODESYS and SBC archives. You can see the status without opening the project.
	Buildings instead of folder structure	Projects map buildings, trades, and plants as a tree. Custom attributes such as plant number or IP address make every plant easy to find.
	Team and partners on board	Roles control who may see and change what. Service partners work as external users without becoming part of your organization.
	Devices in view	Orbit shows your powerIO devices with status, firmware version, and last contact. You can immediately see which controller is online.
	Every change traceable	The audit log shows who changed what and when. Depending on your plan, you can restore deleted content from the recycle bin.

## Prerequisites * You have an email address for your powerIO Orbit account or a Microsoft account. * You are using a current browser. ## Get on the approval list {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Open powerIO Orbit Open the address in your browser space.vars.orbit\_url. The sign-in page **Sign in to your account** appears.

Anmeldeseite von powerIO Orbit mit den Feldern Email und Password, dem Button Microsoft Login und dem Link Register — powerIO Orbit sign-in page

{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Register account Click under **New user?** on **Register**. Enter **Email**, **First name** and **Last name** them. Click on **Register**.

Formular Register mit den Pflichtfeldern Email, First name und Last name — Registration with email address and name

Alternatively, on the sign-in page under **OR SIGN IN WITH** on **Microsoft login** and sign in with your Microsoft account. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Wait for approval powerIO reviews new accounts and approves them. Until then, Orbit shows the message **Congratulations, you are on the approval list!**

Seite von powerIO Orbit mit der Meldung Congratulations, you are on the approval list und dem Button Check approval status — Your account is on the approval list

Orbit does not send an email for approval. With **Check approval status** you can check at any time whether your account has been approved. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} {% hint style="success" %} If your company already uses powerIO Orbit, have yourself invited by **Customer admin** someone in your organization. Once the invitation is accepted, the approval list no longer applies, and you can work immediately in the existing organization. {% endhint %} ## Create the organization after approval {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Check approval Click on **Check approval status**. After approval, Orbit opens the **Dashboard** with the note that your account is not yet assigned to any organization.

Dashboard nach der Freigabe mit dem Hinweis Your account is not linked to a customer yet und dem Button Create customer — Account approved, organization not yet created

{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Create organization Click on **Create customer**. Enter in the field **Company name** the name of your company. Click on **Create**.

Dialog Create customer mit dem Firmennamen Richter Gebäudeautomation GmbH — Create customer dialog

{% endstep %} {% step %} ### Get started Orbit creates the organization and assigns you the role **Customer admin**. The dashboard welcomes you with three first steps. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Result Your organization is set up, and you manage it as **Customer admin**. The dashboard offers the three first steps **Create your first project**, **Upload a software archive** and **Invite your team** there.

Dashboard einer neuen Organisation mit der Begrüßung Welcome, Tom und den drei Karten für die ersten Schritte — Welcome with three first steps

## The first three steps


Create your first project	Map your first building with collections and items.	Create and structure a project
Upload a software archive	Upload a controller project and have it analyzed.	Upload software archive
Invite your team	Bring your team and partners on board with suitable roles.	Invite user

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Every software version in its place

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Analysis without manual work

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Buildings instead of folder structure

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Team and partners on board

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Every change traceable

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