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title: "WACM Hierarchy and Documentation Links"
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updated: 2026-09-02T16:26:45Z
published: 2026-09-02T16:26:45Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# WACM Hierarchy and Documentation Links

WACM employs a hierarchical, multi-account structure. Depending on the deployment type, various account types may be present at different levels. To maintain consistency, documentation uses standardized tier names to specify hierarchy levels.

## Documentation Links

For detailed information on the different WACM account types, refer to the following product guides:

- [Product Guide for Account Governance (AG)](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/account-governance-ag)
- [Product Guide for Control Accounts](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/account-control-manager)
- [Product Guide for Channel Accounts](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-is-wasabi-account-control-managers-channel-account-feature)
- [Product Guide for Sub-Accounts](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/sub-accounts)

## WACM Hierarchy Diagram

The diagram below shows the possible hierarchy of account types within a WACM deployment with Account Governance enabled. The tiers shown represent the entire model; however, not all tiers appear in every deployment setup.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-SOUKYJ2O.png)

## Governance Tier (Optional)

### Tier 0 - Account Governance

Tier 0 offers cross-hierarchy oversight when Account Governance is active. It enables administrators to enforce policies and maintain visibility across multiple Tier 1 Parent Accounts. Tier 0 is present only in deployments that require centralized governance across multiple account hierarchies.

A Governance Account can manage any account level. Users with Account Governance tier access can manage multiple Control Accounts and have a broader range of roles and permissions than Control Account users, enabling greater customization for your WACM use case.

## Parent Tier

### Tier 1 - Control Accounts and Distributor Accounts

Tier 1 represents the highest level of administrative authority within a hierarchy. Depending on the deployment model, Tier 1 may be a Control Account (for enterprise deployment) or a Distributor Account (for Channel deployment). Tier 1 manages subordinate accounts (Sub-Accounts, Resellers, MSPs), enforces access controls, and consolidates reporting and usage visibility.

## Partner Tier / Delegated

### Tier 2 - Channel Accounts for Resellers and MSPs

Tier 2 only exists in channel-based deployments. It includes Reseller or MSP Accounts that oversee downstream Tier 3 Sub-Accounts. Tier 2 offers delegated administration while functioning within the governance and structure of Tier 1.

## Operational Tier

### Tier 3 - Sub-Accounts

Tier 3 includes Sub-Accounts (End Customer / Linked Accounts). These accounts are the operational environments where storage resources are created and used. They generate usage and billing data and follow the governance and access controls set by a Tier 1 account (and the Tier 0 account, if enabled).