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title: "Manage a Site"
slug: "manage-a-site"
updated: 2025-09-15T15:30:07Z
published: 2025-09-15T15:30:07Z
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# Manage a Site

> [!WARNING]
> **Note:** Users must be a System Administrator to be able to manage Sites.

## What is a Site

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A **Site** is a distinct configuration within the Encodify System Configuration that is accessible to users via a dedicated web address. Sites allow organisations to tailor the Encode system for different audiences, departments, regions, or business units, while still maintaining a single underlying system.

## How to Create a Site

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To create a site, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to **System Configuration → Sites → Site List**
2. Click the **Create Site** button on the toolbar.
3. In the **Create Site** window, enter the **site name** and **contact information**.
4. Define the **date format** and **number format** for the site.
5. Switch to the **Appearance** tab and configure the following:
  - **Skin** — Choose from system or custom skins. (For custom skins, see the *Custom Skins* chapter.) *Note: Only applied in Classic / Retail UI.*
  - **Toolbar logos** — Upload `.jpg`, `.gif`, or `.png` files for left, right, and central logos. *Note: Only applied in Classic / Retail UI.*
  - **Login page** — Select a system or custom (user-defined) login page. (For details on custom login pages, see the *User-defined Login Pages* chapter.)
  - **Language** — Choose from active languages configured in the system. (See *Language Settings* for more information.)
6. Click **OK** to save the settings. The newly created site will appear in the site list.

## How to Delete a Site

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Sites can be deleted **individually** or **in batches**.

### Single Site Deletion

To delete an individual site, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to **System Configuration → Sites → Site List**
2. Click the **Edit Site** icon next to the site you want to delete.
3. In the **Edit Site** form, click **Delete Site** at the bottom.
4. Confirm the deletion by clicking **OK** on both confirmation pop-ups.
5. Wait for the deletion process to complete.

### Batch Site Deletion

To delete a number of site as part of a batch, follow these steps:

1. Select the checkboxes next to the sites you want to delete.
2. Click **Delete Selected** at the top of the page.
3. Confirm the deletion by clicking **OK** on both confirmation pop-ups.
4. Wait for the deletion process to complete.