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

# Onboard an employer

> Create the employer of record before you submit super contributions, through the API or with embedded components.

Every super contribution is debited from an employer. Before you can submit contributions, onboard that employer with their company details, a contact, and the bank account to debit.

## Choose how to onboard

> [card] [Use the API](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/api-reference/employers/onboard-employer.md)
>
> Create the employer from your own backend. Use this when you already hold the employer's details or want your own screens.

> [card] [Use embedded components](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/components/employer-onboarding.md)
>
> Send the employer a magic link. They complete a five-step form embedded in your product.

## Onboard with the API

**1. Create the employer**

Call [Onboard employer](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/api-reference/employers/onboard-employer.md) with the company details, the contact person, and the payment account. The direct debit agreement must be accepted to complete onboarding.

**2. Confirm it was created**

Fetch the record with [Get employer by ID](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/api-reference/employers/get-employer-by-id.md), or list every employer on your account with [List client employers](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/api-reference/employers/list-client-employers.md).

**3. Keep it up to date**

Change details later with [Update employer](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/api-reference/employers/update-employer.md).

## Next steps

> [card] [Add employees](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/guides/add-employees.md)
>
> Register the freelancers you'll pay super for.

> [card] [Submit a contribution](https://docs.mygigsters.com/super/api-reference/contributions/submit-contribution.md)
>
> Pay super once the employer and employees are set up.


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