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

# Add an Asset

> Create a new asset record in your Relyant organization

<Note>
  **Required role:** **Admin** or **Manager**
</Note>

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Assets">
    In the left sidebar, click **Assets**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add Asset">
    Click the **Add Asset** button in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter asset details">
    Fill in the asset information:

    * **Name** — a descriptive name for the asset (e.g., "Projector Room 204")
    * **Category** — select the appropriate category (e.g., AV Equipment)
    * **Serial number** — the manufacturer's serial number (optional but recommended)
    * **Model** — the make and model of the asset
    * **Purchase date** — when the asset was acquired
    * **Purchase price** — the cost of the asset
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign a location">
    Select the building, floor, and room where the asset is physically located. See [Assign Location](/assets/assign-location) for more detail.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add custom fields (if applicable)">
    If your selected category has custom fields configured, fill those in now. See [Categories and Custom Fields](/assets/categories-and-custom-fields).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the asset">
    Click **Save** to create the asset record. It will now appear in your assets list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Images and Files" icon="image" href="/assets/add-images-and-files">
    Attach photos and documents to the asset.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track with Barcode / QR" icon="qrcode" href="/assets/track-with-barcode-qr">
    Generate a barcode or QR code for this asset.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>