# 4.2.2.3 Edit a Department

This feature allows administrators to make changes to existing departments within the company. This includes updating the department name and colleagues. 

### Pre-conditions to use the Feature:

* Users **must have** an **account** in Onethread.
* Users must be a part of a company.
* **A** **department must exist** in a company.
* Users **must be Super Admin/Admin**.

### Steps to Use:

* Go to the **Employee Directory**
* Click the **Departmen**t tab.
* Click the **edit button** (beside the delete button) and edit the name.
* Press **Update** button

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#### To understand the full flow more clearly, watch this video.

<figure><img src="/files/GYF2dWvimUCmkPqUwSKH" alt=""><figcaption><p>Edit a Department Name</p></figcaption></figure>

### Benefits:

* This feature enables administrators to keep the department information & colleagues up to date and accurate, which helps in better organization and management of the departments within the company.

### Limitations:

* Currently, there is no option to add/edit descriptions and other related details for a specific department.


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