# Managing Locations

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As your business expands and you operate multiple locations, franchises, or vehicles in various regions, it's essential to configure locations in Loopit. These configurations help manage customer pick-up and drop-off points, along with opening hours, lead times, and other crucial details that impact how your fleet is displayed to customers for booking.

## Adding a New Location

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**Navigate to Settings**:

Go to the **Settings** menu from the main navigation.
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**Select Locations**:

Click on **Locations** to access your location management.
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**Add a New Location**:

Click **Add Location** to create a new location for your business.
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**Configure Location Details**:

* **Location Name**: Enter a name for your location (e.g., Loopit HQ).
* **Business Number**: Add a reference number for the location (useful for managing large-scale operations).
* **Contact Information**: Provide a general contact email (e.g., <hello@loopit.co>) and phone number for the location.
* **Website**: You can use the same website for all locations or customize it based on location-specific needs.
* **Time Zone**: Ensure the correct time zone is set for the location.
* **Address**: Enter the address of the location. You can manually input it or use the auto-fill feature.
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**Set Operating Hours**:

* Define the location's operating hours for pick-ups and drop-offs.
* You can also allow customers to return vehicles outside these hours if your business offers a queue drop-off option.
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**Save the Location**:

Once all information is entered, click **Save**.
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Please ensure that your location details, including opening hours, lead times, and vehicle assignments, are correctly configured. These settings directly affect which vehicles are displayed to customers during the booking process. Inaccurate or incomplete location information may result in unavailable vehicles or missed booking opportunities.
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