# Consortium

## Introduction

A Consortium is a collection of Client Organizations that have the need to transact with one another. These are the organizations that form and join channels and that own peers.

## Configuration

Click the “+” button next to Consortia to add a Consortium.

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To configure it correctly you have to set:

* **Name**: give a name to your Consortium (Consortium Name must be set);
* **Members**: define which Organizations are part of this Consortium (Consortium Members must be set).

{% hint style="info" %}
Notes:

* The name assigned must always be unique. (Not case sensitive)
* Names must contain only alphanumeric characters or '\_' and be 20 characters at most.
  {% endhint %}

Now you can save your consortium and move forward with your project!