Locations help categorize records across the platform, ensuring data is structured effectively. If a location needs to be updated—whether for renaming, correcting an error, or restructuring your organization—it can be edited at any time.

Editing a location ensures that all records remain consistent, without affecting the historical data already linked to it.

Locations must always be linked to a Department which acts as a child category. E.g. Location 'London' could have the department 'Procurement' linked to it. A Location can link to multiple Departments.

You can find out more about how Departments work in oboloo here

Only users with the appropriate access can add/edit locations within oboloo. To find out more about user access rights, please check out this user guide here.
TIP: You can also delete a location from the main Location page. When a location is deleted, it is no longer available to be associated with newly created records. Records that already have that deleted location against them remain unchanged. The deleted location will still be associated with those records until they are updated.

When to Use This Feature

  • If a location name has changed (e.g., office relocation or rebranding).

  • If a spelling error needs correcting.

  • If an existing location needs additional details or restructuring.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to the Locations Page

  • Click Settings in the main menu.

  • Select Locations from the dropdown list.

2. Find the Location to Edit

  • Locate the location you want to update in the list.

  • Click on the Actions menu (three dots) in the last column.

  • Select "Edit" from the dropdown options.

3. Update the Location Details

  • A popup will appear allowing you to edit the location details.

  • Modify the Location Name or any other available fields.

4. Save Your Changes

  • Click "Save Changes" to confirm the updates.

5. Changes are Now Applied!

  • The updated location will now be reflected across all linked records and dropdowns.

Key Considerations & Best Practices

✅ Editing a location does not affect historical records—it simply updates how the location appears in dropdowns and filters.

✅ Ensure location names remain consistent across the organization to avoid duplicate or redundant entries.

✅ If location categories or sub-levels are needed, ensure that departments are correctly linked to their corresponding locations.

Additional Resources

📌 Related User Guides:

📌 Need Further Help?
If you need further assistance, please contact your internal platform administrator for support. Otherwise please reach out to oboloo's support team. If you are unable to view the above area in the oboloo platform, please check your user permissions and access rights.