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## Resource: Locations



## Article: Introduction

## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/velo/apis/wix-business-tools-v2/locations/introduction.md

## Article Content:

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title: Introduction
---

# Introduction

 

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> **Note:** This module is
> [universal](/api-overview/api-versions#universal-modules).
> Functions in this module can run on both the backend and frontend,
> unless specified otherwise.

With Locations, you can define multiple physical locations for their business. You can also set individual opening hours for each location.

The Locations API allows you to:

+ [Get](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/get-location), [list](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/list-locations), and [query](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/query-locations) existing locations.
+ [Create](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/create-location), [update](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/update-location), and [archive](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/archive-location) locations.
+ [Set a default location](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/set-default-location) that is reflected in the site properties.

Read more about how site owners can manage their [location-specific bookings](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-bookings-offering-services-at-multiple-locations).

To use the Locations API, import `{ locations }` from `wix-business-tools.v2`:

```js
import { locations } from 'wix-business-tools.v2';
```

## Before you begin

It’s important to note the following points before starting to code:

+ The Wix Bookings API doesn't support the `businessSchedule` object.
+ You can't delete a location. Instead, you can archive a location using the [`archiveLocation()`](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/archive-location) function.
+ You can't archive the default location.
+ You can't unarchive an archived location.
+ You must pass the full location object in the `location` parameter when using the [`updateLocation()`](wix-business-tools-v2/locations/update-location) function. Currently, you can't partially update a location.
+ `locationType` isn't currently supported.
+ The status `INACTIVE` isn't currently supported.

## Terminology

+ **Type:** Describes whether a location is an office, reception, branch or the headquarters.
+ **Status:** Indicates whether a location is `ACTIVE` or `INACTIVE`.

## Permissions information

Functions in the Locations API are restricted and only run if you elevate permissions using the `wix-auth` [`elevate()`](https://www.wix.com/velo/reference/wix-auth/elevate) function.

<blockquote class='warning'>
<p><strong>Warning:</strong> Elevating a function allows it to be called by any site visitor. Exercise caution to prevent security vulnerabilities.</p>
</blockquote>