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# Managing Originators

> Create, update, activate, deactivate, and cancel ACH Originators.

| **Endpoint**                                      | **Description**                                                                      |
| :------------------------------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `POST /v0/originators`                            | Create an Originator. Requires `entity_id`, `account_id`, `company_name`, and `ach`. |
| `GET /v0/originators`                             | List all Originators.                                                                |
| `GET /v0/originators/{originator_id}`             | Retrieve an Originator.                                                              |
| `PATCH /v0/originators/{originator_id}`           | Update an Originator.                                                                |
| `POST /v0/originators/{originator_id}/activate`   | Activate an Originator.                                                              |
| `POST /v0/originators/{originator_id}/deactivate` | Deactivate an Originator.                                                            |
| `POST /v0/originators/{originator_id}/cancel`     | Permanently cancel an Originator.                                                    |

An Originator can originate ACH only while it is `active`; see [Originator Statuses](/products/ach/originator-statuses) for the full lifecycle.