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Submitting Your First Change Request

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Understanding What You Can Change

The CSC Update Tool accepts changes for:

Countries

Add new countries or fix country information

Regions & Subregions

Continental and sub-continental groupings

States/Provinces

Administrative divisions within countries

Cities

Urban areas and municipalities

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Step-by-Step Submission Process

1

Navigate to Submit Changes

  • Click “Submit a Change Request” on the dashboard
  • Or use the “New Request” button in the navigation
2

Choose Your Change Type

📍 Adding New Data
  • Select “Add” if you’re adding a completely new entry
  • Example: Adding a new city that doesn’t exist in the database
✏️ Updating Existing Data
  • Select “Update” to correct existing information
  • Example: Fixing a misspelled city name or updating coordinates
🗑️ Removing Invalid Data
  • Select “Delete” for entries that shouldn’t exist
  • Example: Duplicate cities or obsolete administrative divisions
3

Select Geographic Level

Choose what type of data you’re changing:
  • Country: National-level changes
  • Region/Subregion: Continental groupings
  • State: State, province, or administrative division
  • City: Cities, towns, or municipalities
4

Fill Out the Details

  • Name: Official name of the location
  • Parent Location: Which country/state it belongs to
  • Additional Info: Population, coordinates, or other relevant data
  • ISO Codes: If applicable (for countries/states)
5

Provide Supporting Information

  • 📝 Description: Explain your change in detail
  • 🔍 Sources: Provide reliable sources (government websites, official documents)
  • 📊 Impact: Mention if this affects many users or applications
6

Review and Submit

  • Preview: Review all your information
  • Auto-save: Your draft is automatically saved as you work
  • Submit: Click “Submit Change Request” when ready
Auto-save Feature: Don’t worry about losing your work! The system automatically saves your progress as you type.