# Process flow labels

## Introduction

Labels are used to tag/organise process flows in whatever way you need:

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Labels can be applied to both process flows and [virtual environments](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/virtual-environments/about-virtual-environments). All labels created are added to the same 'pool' - i.e. labels created from within a process flow can also be used to tag virtual environments, and vice versa.&#x20;

Process flow labels can be created and applied from [process flow settings](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/managing-process-flows/process-flow-labels/adding-new-process-flow-labels).

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Labels can also be created via [label management options in general settings](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/general-settings/label-management).&#x20;
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When you register for a Patchworks account, two labels are added to your company profile automatically - `production` and `staging`. If these aren't relevant to your needs, you can choose to [update/remove](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/managing-process-flows/process-flow-labels/adding-new-process-flow-labels) them.
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## Related information

* [Adding new process flow labels](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/managing-process-flows/process-flow-labels/adding-new-process-flow-labels)
* [Using process flow labels](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/managing-process-flows/process-flow-labels/using-process-flow-labels)