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If you only originate ACH from a single ACH Company ID, you will not need to create Originators.

If you require the ability to originate ACH from multiple ACH Company IDs, please work with your implementations manager to request access and approval to use the Originator API.
An Originator defines required parameters that allow authorized partners to initiate ACH transactions through Lead’s FedACH connection. Originators are tied to a specific Account and Entity, and define the permissions, SEC codes, and transaction limits governing their ACH activity.

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How an Originator Is Used

An Originator takes effect through the Account Numbers that send ACH. Once your Originator is active, set ach_controls.originator_id on each sending Account Number (see Payment Controls). Outgoing entries from those Account Numbers then carry that Originator’s company_id and company_name in the ACH batch header, subject to its allowed_sec_codes and limits. See Sending ACH for the full origination flow.