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# (6.11) Creating New Location

Location is essential. When creating a department, you need to describe the location of it. Therefore, before creating a department, you need to create the location.

1. Choose the **Department** module from the main menu on the left side.
2. Click **New**  from **Location**  in the action bar on the right.

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  You will see a result page that looks like the following:

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* Fill in these fields.
* Allowances are associated with Payroll.
* Click **Save** when you are finished.