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# Add a root hierarchy

Use **Root Node** to add a hierarchy directly under the root level.

### Before you start

Prepare the new hierarchy name and entity type.

### Add a root hierarchy

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

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### Result

The new hierarchy is added at the root level.

### Next steps

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


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