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

# Submitting Changes

> Learn how to submit effective change requests for countries, states, and cities in the CSC database.

## Submitting Your First Change Request

### Understanding What You Can Change

The CSC Update Tool accepts changes for:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Countries" icon="globe">
    Add new countries or fix country information
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regions & Subregions" icon="map">
    Continental and sub-continental groupings
  </Card>

  <Card title="States/Provinces" icon="landmark">
    Administrative divisions within countries
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cities" icon="building">
    Urban areas and municipalities
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Step-by-Step Submission Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Submit Changes">
    * Click **"Submit a Change Request"** on the dashboard
    * Or use the **"New Request"** button in the navigation
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill Out the Details">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="New Additions">
        * **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)
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Updates">
        * **Current Information**: What the database currently shows
        * **Proposed Changes**: What it should be changed to
        * **Reason**: Why this change is needed
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Deletions">
        * **Item to Remove**: Specify exactly what should be deleted
        * **Justification**: Why this entry is incorrect or duplicate
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="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

    <Tip>
      **Auto-save Feature**: Don't worry about losing your work! The system automatically saves your progress as you type.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>