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# Adding a Geo-Object Type to a group

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Registry Administrators can add Geo-Object Types to groups under the curation mandate of their organization
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1. Navigate to the **Geo-Objects and Hierarchies** page from the sidebar.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to the group and select **Add sub type**.

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3. The **Add Geo-Object Type** form opens. Some fields are copied from the group and can't be changed. Fill out the form:

   | Field                           | Description                                                                                                                                                             | Required |
   | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
   | Code                            | The unique human-readable identifier of the Geo-Object Type. It can't be changed later.                                                                                 | Required |
   | Label (Default Locale)          | The display label for the Geo-Object Type. It's used when the default locale is selected in the language toggle, or when another language is selected but has no label. | Required |
   | Label (other installed locales) | A display label for each other locale installed in the system.                                                                                                          |          |
   | Description (Abstract)          | A description of the Geo-Object Type, with one field per installed locale.                                                                                              |          |
   | Visibility                      | Copied from the group. It can't be changed.                                                                                                                             |          |
   | Geometry Type                   | Copied from the group. It can't be changed.                                                                                                                             |          |
   | Enable geometry editing         | Whether Geo-Object geometries can be edited with Geoprism Registry's web-based editing tools. Selected by default.                                                      |          |
   | Organization                    | The organization that manages the group. It can't be changed.                                                                                                           |          |

   A Geo-Object Type in a group has all the group's attributes, including its classification if the group has a Concept Set. You can also add attributes of its own.

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4. Click **Ok**. The new Geo-Object Type appears under the group.

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