---
title: blossom account:init
url: "/docs/reference/cli/account/init/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/account/init/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/account/init.md
summary: Create a starter account.yml
categories:
- cli
- reference
---

# blossom account:init

Create a starter account.yml

## Usage

    blossom account:init [--force]

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--force, -f` | Overwrite an existing starter file |

Examples:

    blossom account:init

account.yml:

```yaml
account:
  name: Sandbox
  # Optional: create this account under a specific organization.
  # Defaults to the current organization when omitted.
  # organization_id: organization-100
```

Creates a starter account payload file at account.yml by default. Edit the file,
then create the account:

    blossom account:create --data account.yml