# Locations

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## When to Use Locations

* **When storing the same item in different places**
  * Example: Main warehouse, Floor 3 / Shelf B, retail store
* **When tracking the same item by status or condition**
  * Example: Ready for sale, defective, refurbished

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**Note**: If you only have one storage location, using the [Attributes](/docs/concepts/attributes.md) feature might be a simpler option. You can add a "Location" attribute to track where each item is stored.
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## How to Add Locations

To add and manage your team's locations, go to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Data Center`</mark> > <mark style="color:$primary;">`Locations`</mark>.

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When you first set up a team in BoxHero, *one* location is created by default.

Adding locations is only available on the [Business Plan](/docs/pricing.md#business-plan), which includes up to 3 locations. If you need more locations, you can upgrade your plan by going to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Settings`</mark> > <mark style="color:$primary;">`Billing`</mark>.
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## Managing Items by Location

### Item List

You can see the total quantity of each item, as well as how many are stored in each location.

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### Grouping & Sorting

You can use the **Group** **by** function to organize items by location or other attributes.&#x20;

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You can also **sort** them alphabetically (A to Z) or by stock quantity, either from largest to smallest or vice versa.

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## Locations in Transactions

### Move Stock

You can transfer items from one location to another and manage your items across multiple sites.

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**Note:** The <mark style="color:$primary;">`Move Stock`</mark> feature is disabled if you only have *one* location.
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#### On the Mobile App

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Moving stock works the same way in the mobile app.
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### Other Inventory Transactions

For all other inventory actions—**Stock** **In**, **Stock** **Out**, and **Adjust** **Stock**—you’ll still need to select a location before completing the transaction.

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**Note:** If you only have one location, it will be selected by default — no need to choose it manually.
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**Have questions about locations?** Check out our FAQ.

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[Locations](/docs/faq/inventory-and-transactions/locations.md)
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