--- title: Account Association description: Account Association --- [Skip to content](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a request](https://support.worldly.io/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Worldly logo](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Worldly%20Media%20Kit/Worldly%20Logos/Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png?width=250&height=61&name=Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png)](https://www.worldly.io/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a request](https://support.worldly.io/kb-tickets/new) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.worldly.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Compliance Management](https://support.worldly.io/compliance-management?hsLang=en) 3. [Supply Chain](https://support.worldly.io/compliance-management?hsLang=en#supply-chain) # Account Association **Table of Contents** - [**Navigation**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#h_01KNN02CV1VR138FH98BCZ36GR) - [**Factory List**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#h_01KNN02CV2RY91REVE84EQ86B6) - [**Favorite Accounts**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#h_01KNN02CV5VD69JN5KQ6SN7HWX) - [**Account Association**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#h_01KNN02CV8YZRSE6QBGM0NKCNB) - [**Account Association Window**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#h_01KNN02CV9XJVKQAXVKX68TYWX) - [**Member Association and Collaborators**](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48841819016219-account-association#h_01KNN02CVDPZDBKTF1KJ1CBZ3A)   ## Navigation You can navigate to a factory’s **Account Association** tab to create an account association from: - The Factory List - Favorite Accounts ### Factory List 1. Navigate to **Supply Chain** from the left-hand navigation menu and select **Factory List.** ![48841818993819.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841818993819.png?width=176&height=91&name=48841818993819.png) 2. Search for the factory or organization related to the audit or assessment. [Click here](https://support.worldly.io/hc/en-us/articles/48874723889179-Search-for-a-Factory-or-Organization?hsLang=en) to learn how to search for a factory or organization. 3. This reveals the Factory account page. **![48841818994459.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841818994459.png?width=624&height=239&name=48841818994459.png)** 4. On the account page, select the **Account Association** tab. ![48841808726043.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841808726043.png?width=624&height=319&name=48841808726043.png)   ### Favorite Accounts If you have the account tagged as a favorite, you can also navigate to an account page by: 1. Selecting the **Dashboard** from the left-hand navigation menu. ![48841808726683.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841808726683.png?width=177&height=235&name=48841808726683.png) 2. Under **Favorite Accounts**, select the account. ![48841818996891.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841818996891.png?width=624&height=187&name=48841818996891.png) 3. This reveals the Factory account page. **![48841818994459.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841818994459.png?width=624&height=239&name=48841818994459.png)** 4. On the account page, select the **Account Association** tab. ![48841808726043.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841808726043.png?width=624&height=319&name=48841808726043.png) ## Account Association  The Account Association tab has two sections: 1. Account Association Window 2. Member Association and Collaborators ### Account Association Window The Account Association window is where you would add associations to internal or external accounts. To add an account: 1. Click the + symbol in the upper right. ![48841819002907.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841819002907.png?width=624&height=233&name=48841819002907.png) 2. This opens the **Add New Association** window. Filter the possible accounts by **Account Type, Affiliation,** and **Type.** **![48841819003675.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841819003675.png?width=624&height=167&name=48841819003675.png)** Associate an account by: ![48841819003803.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841819003803.png?width=478&height=482&name=48841819003803.png) 1. Using the **Account Type, Affiliation,** and **Type** filters to refine your search. 2. Select the checkbox for the account you would like to affiliate with.  3. Select **Save.** ### Member Association and Collaborators Member associations that are added in this section allow brands and internal users the appropriate security permissions to access your information. ![48841808729371.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841808729371.png?width=624&height=236&name=48841808729371.png) The level of access a member collaborator has is determined by the assigned security role you grant them. Select **Excel** to download data from the **Member Association and Collaborators** table. In order to enable member collaboration, the security role for a member must be set up before they are available in the Member Accounts dropdown menu. To add a brands account to the security role you are granting: 1. Navigate to **Administration** from the left-hand navigation menu and select **User Roles**. ![48841819004699.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841819004699.png?width=178&height=140&name=48841819004699.png) 2. Go to the **Available Security Role** window and choose the **Security Role Name** you want to grant another brand and click on the Edit button. ![48841819005339.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841819005339.png?width=529&height=339&name=48841819005339.png) Next, navigate to the **Manage Accounts for Brand User** section. ![48841819006363.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841819006363.png?width=524&height=209&name=48841819006363.png) 1. Select the **Member Accounts** dropdown menu and identify the **Member Account** you wish to collaborate with. 2. Select **Add to Role.** Internal users of the brand you added can now access information relative to the security role assigned to the member. Next, return to the **Account Association** tab and navigate to the **Member Association and Collaborator window.** 1. Select the **+ symbol** **![48841808731803.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841808731803.png?width=538&height=158&name=48841808731803.png)** 2. In the **Add New Member Association** popup, choose the member account you want to associate with. Select **Save.** **![48841808733083.png](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/48841808733083.png?width=468&height=193&name=48841808733083.png)** [![Worldly logo](https://support.worldly.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Worldly%20Media%20Kit/Worldly%20Logos/Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png?width=120&height=30&name=Worldly_LogoTM_Red.png "Worldly logo")](https://www.worldly.io) © 2026 Worldly. 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