# How to edit or deactivate a cost center

**Cost centers** helps keep PetHub finance organized for management, reports and daily admin routines.

## What it is for
Update name, type, description or status for a financial area.

## 🚀 Step by step
1. Open the related finance module.
2. Use search or filters to find the record.
3. Review name, type, nature, status and financial links.
4. When adding, complete the required fields and save.
5. When editing, update only what changed or deactivate when it should no longer be used.

## ✅ Expected result
The cost center is updated or inactive while preserving history.

## 💡 Practical tip
Keep the structure simple and use names the team understands. This reduces errors when classifying entries.