> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/groups-cohort-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/groups-cohort-docs/cohort-locations-and-roles/location-groups-and-cohort-targeting.md).

# Location Groups & Cohort Targeting

**Set content targeting intelligently and circumvent manual group creation by creating** [**cohorts**](/groups-cohort-docs/cohort-locations-and-roles/about-cohorts.md)**.** This is done through a Location Select dialog allowing you to select combinations of Location Types, Sections, Roles, Regions, Areas, and Locations.

Once a combination has been selected, the platform will automatically create and manage Location Groups. 

## How Does It Work?

**Location Groups are based on the selection of locations, groups and users that are automatically created/assigned.** When any changes occur in Cohort Locations these groups are automatically updated. This means that based on the user's assignment to a location they will be removed/added to related Location Groups. This automates content access for the user without the need of having to manually manage users in Groups.

**Take the following Scenario, for example:**\
John is an employee in the Sales department at the London Branch. He has access to Sales Employee content on his app. Later, he is prompted to a Management role at the Cornwall branch.

By simply changing his Location and role, the platform will automatically assign Sales Manager content and Cornwall location-specific content to John on his app.

**When will automation be triggered?**\
Whenever a user's location assignment changes i.e. Remove, Role Change, Section Change.

## Create Location Groups

Navigate to the Targeting section in your selected content. In the Locations and Groups sections, select options, and then **Add Location Groups:**

1. **Select Filters.** Select a combination of Location Types, Roles, Sections, Regions, and Areas. 
2. **Preview Groups.** Based on your selection, you will see a preview of Location Groups that will be created.
3. **Add Groups.** Select the Add Groups button to add the Location Groups to Targeting.

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**Pro Tip**\
Remember to follow [DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)](/groups-cohort-docs/overview.md#overview) principles when using Location Groups. Try to use the least amount of location groups instead of too many.
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