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# Add a child hierarchy

Use **Extend Node** to add a child hierarchy under an existing node.

### Before you start

Prepare the new hierarchy name and entity type.

### Add a child hierarchy

1. Open **Verifone Central** → **Device Management** → **Hierarchy/Group Management** → **Hierarchies**.
2. Select the parent node.
3. Select **Actions** → **Update Hierarchy** → **Extend Node**.
4. Enter the new hierarchy details.
5. Save the new node.

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### Result

The new hierarchy is added under the selected parent node.

### Next steps

* [Edit a hierarchy](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/manage-hierarchies-and-groups/edit-a-hierarchy.md)
* [Hierarchy - user management](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/manage-hierarchies-and-groups/hierarchy-user-management.md)


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