docs/work-vs-personal-setup.md
Work Accounts vs Personal Accounts
Set up workflows for MSP/client orgs and personal or family-use accounts, including connection code flow.
Caisey supports both managed workspaces and personal/family support. Pick the setup path based on who owns the device and who needs the audit trail.
Work account / MSP setup
A work account is best for MSPs, IT teams, and customer environments.
- Group machines by client.
- Use organization-wide, client-specific, or machine-specific installers.
- Keep technician activity in the workspace audit log.
- Rotate installer commands if one is exposed.
Recommended work flow
- Open Machines.
- Click Add machine.
- Choose platform (Windows or Mac).
- Assign the machine to a client when appropriate.
- Copy the installer command.
- Run it through RMM, GPO, or a trusted admin shell on the endpoint.
- Return to Machines and wait for ready.
Personal account setup
A personal account is best for helping your own devices or trusted family devices.
- Client groups are hidden.
- Device limits depend on your plan.
- Family setup uses a temporary connection code and public setup page.
Family / personal connection flow
- Generate a connection code from the personal machine setup flow.
- Share the code only with a trusted person.
- The person opens
/connect/<ABCD-EFGH>. - They review the page and download the installer for their platform.
- The endpoint registers and appears under Machines.
Treat connection codes like temporary secrets. Share them only with the person who should install Caisey.
Which path should I use?
- Use work/MSP setup for customer machines, shared technician teams, compliance review, and client grouping.
- Use personal setup for family IT or devices you personally administer.
- Do not use a personal connection code for a customer endpoint that belongs in an MSP workspace.