# 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](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/data-center/attributes) 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 **`Data Center`** > **`Locations`**.
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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](https://www.boxhero.io/en/pricing), which includes up to 3 locations. If you need more locations, you can upgrade your plan by going to **`Settings`** > **`Billing`**.
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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.
### Group by Location
You can use the **group by** filter to organize items by location or other attributes.
You can also **sort** them alphabetically (A to Z) or by stock quantity, either from largest to smallest or vice versa.
### Move Stock
You can transfer items from one location to another and manage your items across multiple sites.
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**Note:** The **`Move Stock`** 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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## Frequently Asked Questions
### Can I restrict members from viewing certain locations?
Location-specific user access permissions are not yet available. Currently, all team members can view all locations within a team. If you need to restrict access to certain locations, we recommend creating [separate teams](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/getting-started#create-a-team) for each location.
### Can I receive low stock alerts for a specific location?
Yes! You can receive [low stock alerts](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/other-features/low-stock-alert) for specific locations, and each member can set their own notification settings.
### Can I transfer inventory between locations in different teams?
No, inventory transfers are only possible within the *same* team. Each team operates independently, so you cannot move inventory between locations belonging to *different* teams.
### What's the difference between a team and a location?
* A "*team*" is virtual workspace in BoxHero where all inventory items are managed collectively.
* A "*location*" is a specific place within a team (e.g., storage areas, warehouses) where items can be stored or moved.
The standard **Business Plan** includes up to 3 locations within a single team, with the option to add more locations at an additional cost.
You can manage multiple teams in BoxHero, but each team has its own separate inventory.
### Can I manage multiple inventory categories in one account?
You can use BoxHero's **`Locations`** feature to manage multiple inventory categories within a single team. For example, you could create two locations—one for hats and another for gloves—within the same team. However, please note that this setup is a workaround and not the recommended approach.
Keep in mind that all inventory within a team is *shared*, so items from all locations will be visible in the **`Item List`**. If you need to manage inventory categories separately or control access to specific locations, we recommend creating separate *teams* for each category.
