--- title: "Fields - Geolocation" slug: "fields-geolocation" description: "Use Geo Location fields to capture precise latitude and longitude coordinates. This step-by-step guide explains how to name the field and set its type." updated: 2025-01-27T09:29:36Z published: 2025-01-27T09:29:36Z canonical: "support.xyicon.com/fields-geolocation" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.xyicon.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Geo Location Field Type Xyicon Administrators Use this article to learn how to use the **Geo Location** field type. ## Before you begin - Only **Xyicon Administrator** can create fields. --- Use this field type to input coordinates in the form of latitude and longitude. There are no additional properties for it. The user-facing field will have two inputs, one for latitude and one for longitude. Both of them will only accept numbers including decimals. This data type restriction helps reduce errors during data input. ## Steps to Create a Geo Location Type of Field 1. On the Xyicon Header, click the **Settings** **()** button. 2. Under **Settings**, click on the desired Module. 3. Click on the **Fields** Tab. 4. Click on **(+) Create** to create a new field. 5. In the **Create New Field** Panel that opens, give a name for your field. 6. Click on the drop-down in front of **Field Type** and select **Geo Location**. 7. Optionally, turn on **Display On Links**, provide a **Field Description**, and add **Helper Text** as needed. 8. Click **Create** to create your new field. [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/d689d9b5-af1b-4ba8-a27d-d8cad72c9618/Images/Documentation/Creating%20FIeld%20-%20Geo%20location.mkv)