clerk-orgslisted

# Organizations (B2B SaaS) > **STOP — Dashboard-only prerequisite.** Organizations must be enabled in the Clerk Dashboard before any org-related API, hook, or component works. Open [Dashboard → Organizations settings](https://dashboard.clerk.com/last-active?path=organizations-settings) and enable Organizations. Pick the Membership mode deliberately: `Membership required` (default since 2025-08-22) routes signed-in users through the `choose-organization` task and disables personal accounts, while `Membership optional` keeps personal accounts available for B2C + B2B coexistence. Pick `optional` if you need personal subscriptions alongside org subscriptions. > > **Version**: This skill targets current SDKs (`@clerk/nextjs` v7+, `@clerk/react` v6+ — Core 3). Core 2 differences are noted inline with `> **Core 2 ONLY (skip if current SDK):**` callouts — see `clerk` skill for the full version table. ## Quick Start 1. **Enable Organizations** — [Dashboard → Organizations settings](https://dashboard.clerk.com/last-active?path=organizations-settings). Pick `Membership required` (B2B-only) or `Membership optional` (B2C + B2B). Dashboard-only; no CLI path. 2. **Create an org** — via `<OrganizationSwitcher />`, `<CreateOrganization />`, or programmatically with `clerkClient().organizations.createOrganization()`. 3. **Protect routes** — read `orgId` / `orgSlug` from `auth()` and gate with `has({ role })` or `has({ permission })`. 4. **Manage members** — send invitations via Backend API