---
title: "Adding a Site"
slug: "adding-a-site"
description: "Create multiple sites in NavVis IVION to organize scan data, user access, and locations. Only global admins can add sites. Learn how to set up yours!"
tags: ["Create Site", "Site Creation", "Site Visibility"]
updated: 2026-06-11T14:16:30Z
published: 2026-06-11T14:16:30Z
---

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

# Adding a Site

Use this guide to add a site to a NavVis IVION Instance. A site groups scan data, points of interest, and user access rights into a separate project or location. You must be a global admin to complete this task.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:**Only global admins can add sites to NavVis IVION.

1. On the NavVis IVION Instance dashboard, click **+ Create Site** in the bottom-right corner.

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2. Click **Upload**, or drag an image onto the upload area, to add a preview image for the site.

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3. Enter a name for the site.

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4. Optionally, enter a description under **Site description**.

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5. To make the site visible to all users who have a link, without requiring them to log in, switch on the toggle under **Site visibility**. For more information, see [Managing User Group setting](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/managing-user-groups#setting-the-lowest-user-group-for-a-site).

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> [!NOTE]
> **Note:**If your instance is private, making the site visible means that all logged-in users can view the site.
6. Click **Next**.
7. Select a location for your site on the map:
  1. Search for an address or coordinates.
  2. If needed, adjust the location pin.

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8. (*Advanced*) To enter a precise location using latitude and longitude:
  1. Click **Show advanced settings**.
  2. Select **Lat & Long (WGS 84).**
  3. Enter the latitude, longitude, and height of the base point.
  4. Optionally, define a rotation for the spatial reference system by entering the angle for the x-axis (`rx`) and y-axis (`ry`).

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9. (*Advanced*) To define a projected, metric spatial reference system for your site:
  1. Click **Show advanced settings**.
  2. Select **Spatial Reference System**.
  3. Start typing a name, then select the spatial reference system from the options that appear.
  4. Click a location on the map to define the base point. The `x` and `y` values fill in automatically. You can also enter these values manually.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:**The base point is the project coordinate system origin (0,0,0) and all site data must be loaded within 20 km of that point. Data processed in a spatial reference system does not reference that point; it references the real-world origin of the related EPSG code.
  5. Enter the height (`z`) of the base point in meters.
  6. Optionally, define a rotation for the spatial reference system by entering the angle for the x-axis (`rx`) and y-axis (`ry`).

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10. Click **Create Site**.

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### FAQ

#### What is a Site in NavVis IVION?

A Site in NavVis IVION groups scan data, points of interest, and user permissions into unique projects or locations.

#### Who can add Sites to NavVis IVION?

Only global admins can add Sites to NavVis IVION.

#### How do I create a Site in NavVis IVION?

To create a Site, click + Create Site on the dashboard, upload a preview image, enter a name and description, set visibility, pick a location, and then click Create Site.

#### Can I make a Site visible to all users without logging in?

Yes, you can use the toggle button under Site Visibility to make the Site visible to all users who have a link.

#### What are the advanced settings available when creating a Site?

Advanced settings allow you to enter a precise location using latitude and longitude, define a spatial reference system, and set rotation for the spatial reference system.

A NavVis IVION instance is a copy of the NavVis IVION software running on a hosting server. An instance has a database which contains the associated datasets, users, and more. That data is accessible via the instance URL.

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