# Origins

In Molecule, **origin** (sometimes called account origin) refers to the company you are trading as. For example, Experimental Energy might be trading under several different companies.

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In other systems, origin may be called Legal Entity or Trading Entity.

#### Model

Origin is a field on the Trades model. You can access it while entering a trade, under the "more" menu.

#### Setting up an Origin

Origins must be set up by Molecule's CS team.