> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.storehouses.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Locations

> Track physical storage locations for your assets

## Overview

The Locations feature helps you track where your valuable assets are physically stored. This is essential for insurance purposes, estate planning, quick retrieval, and security management.

## Why Track Locations?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Insurance Claims" icon="file-shield">
    Provide detailed storage information to insurance companies when filing claims
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Retrieval" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Easily find where specific items are stored
  </Card>

  <Card title="Estate Planning" icon="users">
    Help beneficiaries locate assets in the future
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Planning" icon="lock">
    Understand your storage distribution and security needs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Accessing Locations

Navigate to [storehouses.app/locations](https://storehouses.app/locations)

## Default Locations

Storehouses includes common storage location presets:

* **Home Safe** - Personal safe at your residence
* **Bank Safe Deposit Box** - Bank vault storage
* **Brinks Vault** - Professional vault services
* **Wine Cellar** - Temperature-controlled wine storage
* **Custom Storage** - Any other storage facility

## Creating Custom Locations

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Locations Page">
    Navigate to the Locations page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click 'Add Location'">
    Click the "New Location" button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Location Details">
    Fill in the location information:

    <ParamField path="name" type="string" required>
      Location name

      **Examples**: "Main Home Safe", "Chase Bank Box #247", "Gallery Storage Unit 5B"
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="address" type="textarea">
      Physical address (optional but recommended)

      **Use**: For insurance documentation and retrieval
    </ParamField>

    <ParamField path="notes" type="textarea">
      Additional details

      **Examples**:

      * Access codes or procedures
      * Contact information
      * Hours of access
      * Climate control details
    </ParamField>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click "Create Location" to save
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Be cautious with storing sensitive access codes. While Storehouses is secure, consider using a separate password manager for highly sensitive access information.
</Warning>

## Assigning Items to Locations

### When Adding an Item

Select a location from the dropdown when creating any new item.

### From Item Details

1. Open any item's detail page
2. Click "Edit"
3. Select or create a location
4. Save changes

### Bulk Assignment

1. Go to the Locations page
2. Open a location
3. Click "Add Items"
4. Select multiple items
5. Click "Assign to Location"

## Viewing Location Contents

Click on any location to see:

<ParamField path="Items List" type="array">
  All items stored at this location with:

  * Item name and photo
  * Category
  * Current value
  * Quick edit access
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Total Value" type="currency">
  Combined value of all items at this location

  **Use**: Understand the value concentration for insurance purposes
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Item Count" type="number">
  Number of items stored here
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Category Breakdown" type="chart">
  Visual distribution of asset categories at this location
</ParamField>

## Managing Locations

### Edit Location

From any location view:

1. Click the edit icon
2. Update name, address, or notes
3. Save changes

### Move Items Between Locations

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Source Location">
    View the location containing the item(s)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Items">
    Choose items to move
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click 'Move'">
    Click the "Move to Location" button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Destination">
    Select the new location
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Confirm the move
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Delete Location

To remove a location:

1. Open the location
2. Click delete icon
3. Choose what to do with items:
   * **Move to another location** (recommended)
   * **Set items to "No location"**
4. Confirm deletion

<Note>
  You cannot delete a location that contains items without first reassigning those items.
</Note>

## Location Types & Examples

### Home Storage

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Home Safe" icon="home">
    * Fireproof/waterproof safe
    * Hidden wall safe
    * Floor safe
    * Gun safe (for arms & armor)

    **Tips**:

    * Note safe model and specifications
    * Record combination separately
    * Include in homeowner's insurance
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wine Cellar" icon="wine-bottle">
    * Temperature-controlled cellar
    * Wine refrigerator
    * Basement storage

    **Tips**:

    * Track temperature and humidity
    * Note cooling system details
    * Document climate control logs
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Display Cases" icon="eye">
    * Wall-mounted cases
    * Free-standing cabinets
    * Museum-style displays

    **Best for**: Jewelry, watches, art, arms & armor
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Bank & Vault Storage

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Bank Safe Deposit Box" icon="building-columns">
    **Information to track**:

    * Bank name and branch
    * Box number
    * Access hours
    * Co-signer information
    * Annual fee

    **Best for**: Documents, precious metals, jewelry
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Private Vault Services" icon="vault">
    * Brinks
    * Loomis
    * Private vault companies

    **Information to track**:

    * Facility name and location
    * Account/locker number
    * Access procedures
    * Insurance coverage
    * Storage fees
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Specialized Storage

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Climate-Controlled Storage" icon="temperature-half">
    For wine, art, documents:

    * Professional wine storage
    * Art storage facilities
    * Museum-quality storage

    **Track**:

    * Climate specifications
    * Insurance coverage
    * Access scheduling
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Gallery or Dealer Storage" icon="palette">
    For art or high-value collectibles:

    * Art gallery storage
    * Auction house storage
    * Dealer consignment

    **Track**:

    * Consignment agreements
    * Insurance responsibility
    * Pickup procedures
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Location Security Levels

Consider categorizing your locations by security level:

| Security Level | Examples                    | Best For                                              |
| -------------- | --------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **High**       | Bank vault, Private vault   | Precious metals, high-value gems, important documents |
| **Medium**     | Home safe, Safe deposit box | Jewelry, watches, valuable coins                      |
| **Standard**   | Wine cellar, Display cases  | Wine, art, collectibles                               |
| **Low**        | General storage             | Lower-value items, bulk storage                       |

## Location Reports

Generate reports showing:

* All items by location
* Total value by location
* Location distribution charts
* Insurance documentation

[Learn more about exports →](/portfolio/export-reporting)

## Insurance Considerations

<Tip>
  Insurance companies often require detailed storage location information. Storehouses makes it easy to generate location-based reports for insurance purposes.
</Tip>

### What to Document

For insurance purposes, include:

* Exact location address
* Security features (alarm, safe rating, etc.)
* Climate control specifications
* Access controls
* Photos of storage areas
* Inventory of items by location

### Regular Updates

Update location information when:

* Moving items between locations
* Changing storage facilities
* Upgrading security
* Adding new storage locations

## Location Statistics

View portfolio-wide location statistics:

* Number of locations
* Items per location
* Value per location
* Location types distribution
* Geographic distribution (if addresses included)

## Best Practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Be Specific" icon="location-crosshairs">
    Use detailed location names: "Chase Bank Downtown - Box #247" not just "Bank"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document Access" icon="key">
    Keep access information current in notes field
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regular Audits" icon="list-check">
    Periodically verify items are where you think they are
  </Card>

  <Card title="Distribute Wisely" icon="shield">
    Don't keep all high-value items in one location
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Items" icon="plus" href="/features/adding-items">
    Add items to your locations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Collections" icon="folder" href="/features/collections">
    Organize beyond locations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Reports" icon="file-export" href="/portfolio/export-reporting">
    Generate location reports
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account Security" icon="lock" href="/account/security">
    Secure your account data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>