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# Create a Business Unit

Create business units in Marketing Cloud Engagement Setup.

1. In Marketing Cloud Engagement Setup, click **Business Units**.
2. Click **Create**.
3. Complete the Properties section.
    
    ![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-mktg-mc_marketing_cloud_overview-264-0-0-production-enus/2555afdb-8049-4e3c-8043-0e04803e5f16/images/icon_note.png)
    
    Note The external key is a unique identifier. If left blank, the system automatically generates a value.
4. Complete the Physical Address section.
5. Complete the Unsubscribe Settings section.
6. Save the business unit.