# Create a site

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oriondata.io/llms.txt)

Create a named site under the appropriate tenant and save it in User Management.

This article explains how to create a new site from the User Management section. You must have the appropriate administrative permissions to complete this process.

**Note:** You must have the appropriate permissions to access User Management. If you do not see this option, contact your platform administrator.

## Steps

1. Select the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left-hand corner of the screen to open the navigation menu.

![Map view with an arrow pointing to the menu icon in the top left corner](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-site/map-view-menu-icon-top-left-corner.png)

1. Select **User Management** from the navigation menu, then select **Sites**.

![Main menu with User Management expanded and Sites highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-site/main-menu-user-management-expanded-sites.png)

1. When the Sites page loads, select **+ New Site**.

![Sites page with the New Site button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-site/sites-page-new-site-button.png)

1. A new row will appear at the top of the sites list. Enter a name in the **Site Name** field.
2. Use the **Tenant Name** drop-down to select the appropriate tenant for this site.

![New site row with the Site Name field and the Tenant Name dropdown highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-site/new-site-row-site-name-field-tenant-name-dropdown.png)

1. Select the **Save** icon to save the new site.

![New site row filled in, with the save icon circled](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/users-and-access/creating-a-site/new-site-row-filled-save-icon.png)

## Summary

This article covered how to create a new site in Orion Data using the **User Management** section. Sites are created by navigating to **User Management** > **Sites**, selecting **+ New Site**, completing the required fields, and saving.

## Next Steps

- Review existing sites and assign devices or users as needed
- Configure user roles and permissions for the new site
- Explore other **User Management** options such as managing users and groups

## Related articles

- Understanding user roles and permissions in Orion Data
- Managing users in Orion Data
- An overview of User Management in Orion Data