> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Identities > Learn what identities are and how they work in your ledger system. In Blnk, you use [identities](/identities/introduction) to represent individuals, organizations, or entities in your ledger. Identities help you: * **Organize balances:** Link multiple balances to a single identity for better tracking and reporting. * **Simplify management:** Group related financial activities under one entity for easier oversight. Blnk supports two types of identities: individual and organization. *** ## Create identities To create a new identity: Go to `Identities`. In the top-right corner of the table, click `Create identity`, or press `⌥ + I` (`Alt + I` on Windows). Identities table with the Create identity control in the header Select `Individual` for a person or `Organization` for a business or entity. Create identity form with Individual or Organization type selected Fill in the required fields: * **Individual:** first and last name, plus email address. * **Organization:** organization name, plus email address. Other profile and address fields are optional. Address fields are separate from metadata. Create identity form with name and email fields filled in Scroll to the **Metadata** section at the bottom of the form. * Click `+ Add metadata` to add a key and value for this identity only (for example, `customer_segment` = `retail`). * Click `Use template` to import keys from a [metadata template](/cloud/organization/metadata-templates) and fill in values. Metadata is optional. You can also add or edit it later on the identity details page. Create identity form showing the Metadata section with Add metadata and Use template Click `Create identity`. The new record appears in the `Identities` table and you can open it for the full profile. Identities table or identity details showing a newly created identity *** ## Working with identities All records in Blnk are immutable. This means that once an identity is created, it cannot be deleted. ### Identities table The **Identities** table shows a list of all identities in your workspace. For each identity, you can see: Identities table showing all identity information * **Name:** The individual's full name or organization name. * **Email:** The primary email address associated with the identity. * **Balances:** The number of balances linked to this identity. * **Country:** The country associated with the identity's address. * `Created at:` The date and time the identity was created. Use the `Add filters` and `Refresh` buttons to customize your view and get the latest identity data from your instance. ### View identity details Click an identity to see its complete profile, including: Identity details summary view * **Basic information:** Name, email, phone number, and creation date * **Address details:** Full address information * **Identity ID:** The unique identifier for the identity For a complete view, select `Full info` in the top-right corner of the summary or press `E` to expand the details. To view all transactions performed on the balance, go to the `Quick Actions` section at the bottom of the summary and click `View transactions`. *** ## Need help? We are very happy to help you make the most of Blnk, regardless of whether it is your first time or you are switching from another tool. To ask questions or discuss issues, please [contact us](mailto:support@blnkfinance.com) or [join our Discord community](https://discord.gg/7WNv94zPpx). **Need help with your product?** Get dedicated support for architecture reviews, integration planning, ledger workflows, and production deployment.