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title: "Add a new department"
url: "https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/add-a-new-department"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-03-04T09:08:22.833Z"
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# Add a new department

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Departments help you organize your automation processes and users in Robotiq.ai. You can put users and teams into specific departments.

## What You'll Need

-   You need to be able to access Robotiq.ai as an administrator.

## How to Add a New Department

Follow these steps to make a new department for your organization.

### Step 1: Go to Department Settings

1.  Click on **Settings** in the main menu.
2.  In the Settings menu, click on **Department**.

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### Step 2: Create a New Department

1.  Click the **New Department** button.
2.  Type in a **Department Name**. You have to fill this in.
3.  (Optional) Add a **Department description**.
4.  Click **Save**.

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The new department will now show up in your list of departments. You can now put users and teams into this department.

## Related Articles

-   [Add a new team](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/add-a-new-team)
-   [Add new user](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/add-new-user)

## Need Help?

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