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# How to create a department
**Overview**
Departments represent the functional teams or divisions within your organization, such as "IT," "HR," or "Finance." Defining departments allows you to better organize your users, assign responsibilities, and filter reports based on specific teams.
#### **Step-by-Step Guide**
**1. Navigate to Department Settings**
Access the department management section from the general settings.
* From the main menu, go to Settings (1).
* Under the `General` section (2), click on Department (3).
* Click the Add Department button (4) in the top right corner.
**2. Add a New Department**
In the pop-up window, enter the name of the new department.
* Name: Type the name of the department (e.g., `Finance`).
* Click Save to create the department.