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# Add or edit a department

# Add or edit a department {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create or edit departments to manage and optimize business applications and align them with organizational strategic goals.

## Before you begin

Role required: user_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspaceEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon ![Portfolio icon]().
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Business Architecture.
4. Select Departments.
5. Add or edit a department.  
   * To add a department, select New.
   * To update details of an existing department, select the department.
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6. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For field information, see [Create department form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WP~5EMoizKrQU6b4zEBtYg "Create a business unit to define your organizational functions.").
7. Select Save.
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**Related tasks**   

* [View all departments](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3COepgJVBOr1O5t9JqoTiw "You can view the list of all available departments in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add a user to a department](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BahEMYWfoLGTAPER3HjfRA "You can add users to departments, thereby enabling the departments to perform their specific tasks and reach their desired objectives. Users can contribute to the decision-making process of a department by providing their insights. This leads to optimized usage of business applications and increased cost savings.")

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