Organization
Manage your team, members, and organization settings
Organization Management
Manage your organization in Cothon. Set up teams, invite members, configure roles, and control organization-wide settings.
Organization Features
Teams
Organize members into functional teams
Learn moreMembers
Invite and manage organization members
Learn moreRoles & Permissions
Control access with role-based permissions
Learn moreGetting Started
Creating an Organization
If you don't have an organization yet:
Joining an Organization
To join an existing organization:
- Receive an invitation email
- Click Accept Invitation
- Sign in or create account
- You're now part of the organization
Organization Overview
Dashboard
The organization dashboard shows:
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Members | Total members, recent joins |
| Teams | Team list and member counts |
| Activity | Recent organization activity |
| Usage | Analyses, proposals, storage |
Accessing Organization Settings
- Click your profile picture
- Select your organization
- Click Organization Settings
Or use keyboard shortcut: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + O
Organization Structure
Typical Setup
Organization
├── Teams
│ ├── Bid Team
│ ├── Technical Writers
│ └── Executives
├── Members
│ ├── Admins (full access)
│ ├── Managers (team management)
│ └── Members (standard access)
└── Shared Resources
├── Templates
├── Capability Library
└── Analytics
Flat vs. Hierarchical
| Structure | Best For |
|---|---|
| Flat | Small teams (under 20) |
| Hierarchical | Larger organizations, multiple departments |
Quick Actions
Common Tasks
| Action | How To |
|---|---|
| Invite member | Settings > Members > Invite |
| Create team | Settings > Teams > Create |
| Change role | Settings > Members > Edit > Role |
| Remove member | Settings > Members > Edit > Remove |
Bulk Operations
Manage multiple members at once:
- Go to Settings > Members
- Select multiple members (checkbox)
- Choose bulk action:
- Add to team
- Change role
- Remove from organization
Organization Billing
Subscription Management
View and manage your subscription:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- See current plan and usage
- Upgrade or modify plan
- Download invoices
Seat Management
Control member seats:
- View current seat usage
- Add seats as needed
- Remove unused seats
- View seat allocation by team
Note
Contact sales for enterprise pricing with unlimited seats.
Organization Policies
Security Policies
Set organization-wide security requirements:
- Require 2FA for all members
- Password complexity rules
- Session timeout duration
- IP restrictions
Access Policies
Control what members can do:
- External sharing permissions
- Integration access
- Data export permissions
- API access
Content Policies
Manage content settings:
- Default sharing settings
- Required approvals
- Retention policies
- Template access
Activity Log
Viewing Activity
Track what happens in your organization:
- Go to Settings > Organization > Activity Log
- View chronological events
- Filter by:
- Member
- Event type
- Date range
Tracked Events
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| Members | Joins, leaves, role changes |
| Teams | Created, modified, deleted |
| Content | Shared, exported, deleted |
| Settings | Policy changes, integrations |
Exporting Logs
For compliance and auditing:
- Click Export in activity log
- Select date range
- Choose format (CSV, JSON)
- Download file
Data Management
Organization Data
Your organization's data includes:
- All analyses and proposals
- Opportunity pipeline
- Capability libraries
- Templates
- Settings and configurations
Data Location
Data stored in secure cloud infrastructure:
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- Encrypted at rest and in transit
- Regular backups
- Disaster recovery
Data Export
Export all organization data:
- Go to Settings > Organization > Data
- Click Export All Data
- Receive download link via email
Warning
Data exports may take time for large organizations. You'll receive an email when ready.
Support
Getting Help
Organization admins can:
- Contact priority support
- Schedule onboarding sessions
- Request custom training
- Report issues directly
Resources
- Documentation (you're here!)
- Video tutorials
- Webinars
- Community forum
Next Steps
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