# Branches

<p class="doc-lead">Branches represent separate business units when multi-branch is enabled in Company Settings. Centers, users, and transactions can be scoped to a branch; branch address can print on bills.</p>

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<a href="#/settings/branches?id=overview">Overview &amp; List View</a>
<a href="#/settings/branches?id=quick-start">Quick Start</a>
<a href="#/settings/branches?id=fields">Fields</a>
<a href="#/settings/branches?id=actions">Actions</a>
<a href="#/settings/branches?id=faq">FAQ</a>
<a href="#/settings/branches?id=related">Related</a>
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<h2 id="overview">Overview &amp; List View</h2>

Go to <b>Settings → Others → Branches</b> from the left menu.

Visible when multi-branch is enabled on <a href="#/settings/company-settings">Company Settings</a>.

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<b>List columns</b>

| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Id | Branch ID. |
| Name | Branch name. |
| Description | Notes. |
| Show Address in bill | When enabled, branch address prints on documents. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |

<b>Quick filter tabs</b>: Active (default), Suspended.

<b>Filters</b>: Name, Status, Created Date.

<b>List actions</b>: New, View, Edit, Suspend, Activate, Delete (multi).

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<h2 id="quick-start">Quick Start</h2>

<h3>1. Enable multi-branch</h3>
On <a href="#/settings/company-settings">Company Settings</a>, turn on multi-branch if not already enabled.

<h3>2. Create branches</h3>
Go to <b>Settings → Others → Branches</b>, click <b>New</b>, enter name and address.

<h3>3. Link centers and users</h3>
Assign branch on <a href="#/settings/centers">Centers</a> and restrict branch in <a href="#/settings/user-management">User Settings</a> if needed.

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<h2 id="fields">Fields</h2>

| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Branch label on transactions and reports. |
| Description | Internal notes. |
| Show Address in bill | Prints branch address on sale/purchase printouts. |
| Address | Full address when shown on bills. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |

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<h2 id="actions">Actions</h2>

Standard master-data actions: New, View, Edit, Suspend, Activate, Delete.

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<h2 id="faq">FAQ</h2>

<p><b>I do not see Branches in the menu.</b></p>
<p>Enable multi-branch on Company Settings first.</p>

<p><b>Must every user have a branch?</b></p>
<p>When multi-branch is enabled, assign default branch on User Settings so documents and reports filter correctly.</p>

<p><b>Can I delete the last branch?</b></p>
<p>At least one branch typically remains when multi-branch is on. Move users and documents before deleting unused branches.</p>

<p><b>What is the difference between branch address and center address?</b></p>
<p>Branch holds legal/organisational address. <a href="#/settings/centers">Centers</a> are operational stock locations under a branch.</p>

<p><b>Do branches affect numbering?</b></p>
<p>Some companies use branch-specific document series — configure on Number Settings and Transaction Preference when branch-wise numbering is enabled.</p>

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<h2 id="related">Related Topics</h2>

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<li><a href="#/settings/company-settings">Company Settings</a></li>
<li><a href="#/settings/centers">Centers</a></li>
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