# Creating an Account

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## Registration

* Email and Password
* Google
* Microsoft
* SSO (Enterprise Plans Only)

## Theme

You can select from two main themes when using Countercyclical:

* Light Mode
* Dark Mode
* System Settings

## Workspace

Workspaces are where members work on investments and valuations. You can think of them as the house where all of your work within Countercyclical lives.

There are two basic types of workspaces that are in Countercyclical; Personal and Organization. Both of the types are broken down below.

### Personal Workspace

A Personal Workspace is a type of workspace meant for a single, or select few, person(s) to work and collaborate on investments.

### Organization Workspace

An Organization is a type of workspace meant for teams and entire companies to come together to collaborate on investments & valuations.

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While a Personal Workspace can always become an Organization, an Organization becomes read-only if a Pro subscription or Enterprise agreement is not renewed at the end of a billing cycle (thus resulting a downgrade)

Please contact us at <support@countercyclical.io> if you have any questions or concerns
{% endhint %}

## Account Verification

Account verification occurs when the verification email sent during sign up is approved

## Plans

Countercyclical supports a few different plans:

* Free
* Pro - Monthly Plan
* Pro - Annual Plan (Best Value)
* Education
* Enterprise

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To learn more about the features available in each plan, please visit [countercyclical.io/pricing](https://countercyclical.io/pricing)
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## Inviting Members

Based on the plan you choose, members can join your workspace to collaborate effectively in real-time.


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