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title: To add a department
slug: admin-quick-start-guide/to-add-a-department
createdAt: 2026-11-05T06:18:31.934Z
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Use departments to categorize users, groups, and assets.

1. At the top-right corner of the page, click **Admin**. Under the **Organizational Details** heading, click the **Departments** icon. The Departments page displays.

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2. From the **Select Actions** drop-down, select **New Department**.
3. Enter the department **name**, a **description** that includes relevant information about the department, and the **email** address of the department. Click **Add**.