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# Add or edit a department

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

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can create or edit departments to effectively manage and optimize business applications by providing a structured approach to align the business applications with the strategic goals of the organization.

## 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 new department form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6wPwCJzxjjPLT9rSLQPb2Q "Create a business unit to define your organizational functions.").
7. Select Save.
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