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[Locations](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/sgw5d-people-guides?hsLang=en#locations) # How to create a Location ## This guide is to walk the reader through how to create a location.  Locations are used across multiple modules, this will show you how to add them using the visitor module, but these steps can be used on any module. 1. 1. From any part of the module, use the left-hand navigation panel and click ‘Locations’. ![](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-31-6471-PM.png?width=903&height=438&name=undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-31-6471-PM.png) 2. This will take you to the ‘Locations List’. It will show you any buildings that you have already created. To add a new building, click the plus symbol in the top right.  ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-39-0196-PM.png?width=903&height=438&name=undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-39-0196-PM.png) 3. You will now be in the location creation page; the only required field is the ‘Name’ field.  ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-45-3039-PM.png?width=903&height=441&name=undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-45-3039-PM.png) 4. ‘Type’ allows you to select what time the location is and whether this is a room or a building. Use the drop-down to select the room or building type.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-50-2861-PM.png?width=903&height=438&name=undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-50-2861-PM.png) 5. ‘Parent Location’ is used when you want to assign a specific location to a building.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-56-3312-PM.png?width=903&height=432&name=undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-34-56-3312-PM.png) 6. You can also fill in the address details of the building or location.   ![A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://knowledge.sgworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-35-02-3447-PM.png?width=903&height=438&name=undefined-Oct-09-2025-01-35-02-3447-PM.png) 7. You can add a picture of the room. 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