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# Locations

Frequently asked questions about locations in BoxHero — how they work, how they differ from teams, and how to use them to organize inventory across multiple sites.

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#### **What's the difference between a team and a location?**

* A "**team**" is a 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, retail stores) where items can be stored or moved.

You can manage multiple teams in BoxHero, but each team has its own separate inventory.

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The standard [Business Plan](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/pricing#business-plan) includes up to 3 locations within a single team, with the option to add more at additional cost.&#x20;
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#### **How do I update or delete a location?**

Go to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Data Center`</mark> > <mark style="color:$primary;">`Locations`</mark>, then select the location you want to <mark style="color:$primary;">`Edit`</mark> or <mark style="color:$primary;">`Delete`</mark>.&#x20;

If you accidentally delete a location, you can restore it within 30 days by clicking the <mark style="color:$primary;">`...`</mark> button in the top-right corner and selecting <mark style="color:$primary;">`Recently Deleted`</mark>.&#x20;

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Before deleting a location, make sure it doesn't contain any inventory — items assigned to that location will need to be moved elsewhere first using the **Move** **Stock** transaction.
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#### **Can I transfer inventory between locations?**

Yes, as long as the locations belong to the same team. Use the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Move Stock`</mark> transaction to transfer items between locations within a team.

Inventory transfers between *different teams* are not supported — each team operates independently with its own separate inventory.

#### **How do I see how much stock is at each location?**

You can view per-location stock levels in several ways:

* **Item List**: Filter by location to see quantities for a specific site.
* **Item Information**: Open any item to see its quantity broken down by location.
* **Inventory Reports**: View a full inventory snapshot grouped by location.

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#### **Can I use locations to manage separate inventory categories?**

You can, but it's a workaround rather than the recommended approach. For example, you could create two locations — one for hats and another for gloves — within the same team.

Keep in mind that *all* inventory within a team is shared, so items from every location will appear together in the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Item List`</mark>. If you need to keep inventory categories fully separated or restrict access to specific categories, we recommend creating a **separate team** for each.

#### **What happens to my locations if I downgrade my plan?**

If you downgrade to a plan with a lower location limit, your existing locations and their data are preserved, but you won't be able to create new locations or perform certain actions until you're under the new limit.&#x20;

To return to full functionality, either delete extra locations or upgrade back to a plan that supports your current setup.

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[Plans & pricing](/docs/faq/billing/plans-and-pricing.md)
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