> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geoprismregistry.com/version/v2.0.0/configure/geo-objects-and-hierarchies/hierarchies/edit-the-metadata-of-a-hierarchy.md).
# Editing the metadata of a hierarchy
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Registry Administrators can edit metadata for hierarchies for the organization they are a part of.
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1. Navigate to the **Geo-Objects and Hierarchies** page from the sidebar and select **Hierarchies** at the top of the list.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to the hierarchy and select **Edit**.
3. Click the **Metadata** tab if it isn't already selected. Edit the hierarchy's metadata as needed. The code and organization can't be changed. See [Adding a hierarchy](/version/v2.0.0/configure/geo-objects-and-hierarchies/hierarchies/add-a-hierarchy.md) for details of each field.
4. Click **Close**.
5. A message says **You have unsaved changes**. Click **Save changes and close**.
