# Shared lookups

Shared lookups are fixed values that need to be shared between multiple solutions.

Example: Company department names

Shared lookups contain some restrictions on use

- Not editable through the frontend
- Not included in solution backup

In most cases a seperate solution for metadata is better, using parent keys in the solution.

### <span class="mw-headline" id="bkmrk-setting-up-a-shared--1">Setting up a shared lookup</span>

1. Add list of shared values 
    - Create a named list: "Ressources" &gt; "Share lookup" &gt; "Add"
    - Add values to the list
2. Add a new field: \[solution\] &gt; "Solution fields" &gt; "Add" 
    - Set type: "Lookup shared"