> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paxos.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Accounts connect Identities (persons or institutions) to Profiles (asset balances).

## Key Features

* **Balance Management**: Track and manage profile balances via [Subledgering](/guides/crypto-brokerage/ledger-type#fiat-and-crypto-subledger)
* **Joint Account Support**: Link multiple Identities to a single Account for shared on platform balance

Accounts are required for all Identity API integrations.