Before managing your team, it’s essential to understand that Octoparse AI operates with two distinct types of profiles. Think of them as two parallel spaces that do not overlap:
Personal Profile (Private Space): A private area for your individual tasks. No one else can see your apps or data here.
Organization Profile (Team Space): A collaborative workspace for teams. Apps, credits, and subscriptions are managed collectively.
Subscription & Credits: Where is my Plan?
One of the most common questions is: "I just upgraded, why am I still on a Free plan?"
The Answer: In Octoparse AI, subscriptions (Pro/Enterprise) and Platform Credits are typically bound to the Organization Profile.
Logic: If you purchased a team plan, the benefits will only appear when you are switched into that specific Organization Profile. Your Personal Profile will remain on the "Free" version.
Data Isolation: Where are my Apps?
Private stays Private: Apps created in your Personal Profile are invisible to your organization.
Organization Assets: Apps created within the Organization Profile can be shared and managed among team members (based on permissions).
Moving Apps: If you need to move an app from your Personal Profile to the Team space, you must use the [Share to Organization] feature.
How to Switch Between Profiles
Navigating between your private and team spaces is simple:
Locate the Avatar: In the top-left corner of the Octoparse AI client, click on your profile icon.
Switch Account/Organization: In the dropdown menu, you will see a list of organizations you belong to.
Check the Status: Once switched, you can click on the avatar at the bottom-left to confirm you are in the correct workspace.
Summary Table: Personal vs. Organization
Feature | Personal Profile | Organization Profile |
Visibility | Only You | Team Members (based on roles) |
Subscription | Free | Team Subscription (Starter/Team) |
Best For | Private testing/Quick tasks | Team collaboration/Enterprise scraping |