Alibaba sub-accounts do not operate completely independently, but are managed and controlled by the main account.

The following is an overview of the operating characteristics of Alibaba sub-accounts:

1. **Permissions depend on the main account**:

- Sub-accounts are created and authorized by the main account, and their scope of authority is set by the main account. This means that the operations that the sub-account can perform, the data it can access, and the functions it can manage are all limited by the authority level and role assigned to it by the main account. The sub-account cannot operate beyond the authority boundary set by the main account.

2. **Account association**:

- Sub-accounts must be associated with a main account. They are part of the main account, not an independent individual. This means that all the actions, data and performance of the sub-account ultimately belong to the main account to which it is associated.

3. **Division of management and operation**:

- Sub-accounts are usually used to assist the main account in the daily operation of the store or enterprise, such as customer service, order processing, product management, etc. Although the sub-account can operate within the scope of its granted authority, it does not have the full management rights of the main account. For example, core operations such as changing basic store information, adjusting global settings, and conducting financial settlements usually require the main account to perform.

4. **Collaborative work**:

- Sub-accounts are often used to achieve team collaboration. Different sub-accounts can be assigned to different team members, each responsible for specific job responsibilities, such as sales, procurement, customer service, etc., to form a collaborative work situation. Although each sub-account can work relatively independently within its own authority, on the whole they serve the overall operational goals of the enterprise under the coordination of the main account.

5. **Monitoring and auditing**:

- The main account usually has the right to supervise and review the activities of the sub-account, and can view the operation records and performance reports of the sub-account through the system background to ensure that the operation behavior of the sub-account complies with the enterprise regulations and platform policies. The main account may also need to approve important operations of the sub-account, such as price adjustments, discount settings, etc.

To sum up, although Alibaba sub-accounts can independently carry out daily operations within a certain scope of authority, they are not completely independent entities. Their operations are always under the supervision of the main account, and their authority, data, performance, etc. are closely related to the main account. Sub-accounts play more of a role in assisting the main account and sharing specific work tasks. Through authority division and collaborative work, they help enterprises achieve refined management and efficient operations.