An organization can create customizable sets of background checks tailored to its unique needs at an organization level.

### **In this article:**

- [Creating a package](https://help.certn.co/hc/en-au/articles/44680036063507#h_01K4ZNBA291VVWGNMTZVE124C7)
- [Editing a package](https://help.certn.co/hc/en-au/articles/44680036063507#h_01K4ZNF3JDRSBSZAGE80JY3H91)
- [Activating and deactivating packages](https://help.certn.co/hc/en-au/articles/44680036063507#h_01K4ZNBA2HERGTG0GBFHNE1DBT)

# Creating a package

Create a new package following these **step-by-step instructions:**

1. Select **Packages** from the main navigation panel within your client portal.
2. Select [New Package](https://client.certn.co/ca/packages/create/).

3. Enter the package details.
4. Select **Next step**.

5. Select which check(s) should be added to the package.

6. Select **Next step**.
7. Review the package and select **Save package.**

# Editing a package

1. Select [**Packages**](https://client.certn.co/ca/packages) from the main navigation panel within your client portal.
2. Select the ellipses () next to the package you want to edit and select **View package**.

3. Edit the package information and select **Save changes** when complete.

**Note:** Checks cannot be changed once the package has been created. If you need to make changes, you will need to create a new package.

# Activating and deactivating packages

A package’s status is automatically set to **Active** when it is created.

A package’s status can be changed to Deactivated, which will remove it as an option when creating an order. Any cases that have already been ordered with this package will not be impacted. If apply links are using this package, they will also be deactivated.

**To change a package’s status:**

1. Select [**Packages**](https://client.certn.co/ca/packages) from the main navigation panel within your client portal.
2. Select the ellipses () next to the package you want to edit, then select either **Activate** or **Deactivate**.
   
3. Confirm your decision by selecting either **Activate** or **Deactivate** in the modal that appears.