--- title: What is the Parent Company field and how do I use it? description: Here is an explanation and guide for the Parent Company field in customer management. --- [Skip to content](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/what-is-the-parent-company-field-and-how-do-i-use-it#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![white-logo-db.png\]](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/white-logo-db.png?height=50&name=white-logo-db.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/kb-tickets/new) - Go to digitbridge.com Go to digitbridge.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Go to **Admin Tools \> System Settings \> System Code Entry.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-19-24-2396-PM.png?width=670&height=256&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-19-24-2396-PM.png) Under **Code Name**, scroll down to the very bottom and **click on Parent Company**. A blank row will be present - **enter the company name** in the line. **Click Add Line** and add as many as you need. **Click Save.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-21-19-6601-PM.png?width=670&height=368&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-21-19-6601-PM.png) **Click Yes.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-35-54-0308-PM.png?width=450&height=193&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-35-54-0308-PM.png) ***Note:** Best practice here (and any time you add or change system codes) would be to log out and log back in. This will ensure that your new or adjusted code will be useable.*  ### Assigning a Parent Company to a Customer Profile First, you will need to [create a customer](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/how-do-i-add-a-customer?hsLang=en) or have a customer in mind you want to edit in this way. Either way, navigate to the customer management screen by going to **CRM \> Customers.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-03-37-3712-PM.png?width=670&height=184&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-03-37-3712-PM.png) Find the customer you want to edit and **click on it** (or stay on the management screen if you've just created a new customer). Make sure you are in **Edit** mode. ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-15-00-2916-PM.png?width=666&height=150&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-15-00-2916-PM.png) In the **General** section, **click Show More.**  ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-16-06-6667-PM.png?width=670&height=41&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-06-16-06-6667-PM.png) In the **Parent Company** field, **select the proper code** from the dropdown. ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-38-42-2892-PM.png?width=670&height=338&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-38-42-2892-PM.png) **Click Save.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-39-53-8282-PM.png?width=670&height=60&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-39-53-8282-PM.png) **Click Yes.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-39-59-6952-PM.png?width=451&height=194&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-39-59-6952-PM.png) ### Sorting & Filtering by Parent Company #### Sorting In the **Customer List**, **hover** **over one of the columns** and **click the three horizontal lines** to see a dropdown list. **Hover over Columns** to see all column options. **Select Parent Company.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-45-37-4618-PM.png?width=670&height=570&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-45-37-4618-PM.png) Then you can sort by that column by **clicking Sort Ascending** or **Sort Descending.** ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-47-12-0126-PM.png?width=301&height=450&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-47-12-0126-PM.png) This will show your results in your desired view. ![](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-49-23-8242-PM.png?width=670&height=487&name=image-png-Jun-11-2024-07-49-23-8242-PM.png) #### Filtering In the **Customer List**, **click More Filter**. 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