# Organizing locations

Source: https://developer.synup.com/locations/folders-and-tags

## **Organizing Locations**
To effectively manage and organize locations in your account, you can use two key features: Folders and Tags.

### **Understanding Folders vs. Tags**
#### **Folders**
Folders help create a hierarchical structure for organizing locations based on business logic or organizational needs.

**Purpose for creating folders:**
- Each folder name must be unique within your account.
- A location can belong to only one folder at a time.
- Folders can have subfolders, allowing for nested organization.

**Example Use Cases:**
- Grouping locations by region or territory.
- Organizing franchise locations under parent companies.
- Separating locations by business division.

#### **Tags**
Tags offer flexible labeling, enabling you to categorize and filter locations based on different attributes.

**Purpose for creating tags:**

- A location can have multiple tags.
- The same tag can be applied across many locations.
- Tags are flat (non-hierarchical).

**Example Use Cases:**
- Marking locations as "new" or "recently updated".
- Labeling locations based on features or services offered.
- Creating temporary groupings for campaigns or initiatives.