> ## 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.

# Asset categories

> Group similar assets with categories and use them to filter your asset list

Categories group similar assets, such as HVAC units or IT equipment. Each asset can have one category. Each category has a name, an optional description, and a color.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Assets don't support custom fields. Use the built-in fields on the asset form, such as **Description**, **SKU**, and **Serial Number**, to record extra details.

## Default categories

Every organization starts with these categories:

| Category | Covers |
| - | - |
| **Equipment** | General equipment and machinery |
| **HVAC** | Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems |
| **Transportation** | Vehicles and transportation equipment |
| **Lighting** | Lighting fixtures and systems |
| **Electrical** | Electrical systems and components |
| **Plumbing** | Plumbing fixtures and systems |
| **Furniture** | Office and facility furniture |
| **Technology** | IT equipment and technology assets |
| **Safety** | Safety equipment and systems |
| **Other** | Miscellaneous assets |

## Create a category

> [!NOTE]
>
> You need permission to manage asset classifications. By default, members can view categories but not change them.

**1. Open asset settings**

Click **Settings** at the bottom of the sidebar, then under **Resources**, click **Assets**.

**2. Start a new category**

Under **Asset Categories**, click **Create Custom Category**.

**3. Enter the details**

Enter a **Category Name**, for example "Vehicles". Optionally add a **Description** and pick a **Color**.

**4. Save**

Click **Create**. The category is now available on the asset form.

You can also click **Manage** next to the **Category** field while you add or edit an asset. In the **Manage Asset Categories** dialog, if your organization uses [accounting codes](https://docs.relyant.app/stock/accounting-codes.md), you can also pick a **Default purchase account**. It fills in the account on purchase lines for assets in that category.

To edit, delete, or restore default categories, see [Asset settings](https://docs.relyant.app/facilities/settings/asset-settings.md).

## Categorize assets

* **One asset**: Open the asset, click **Edit**, select a **Category** under **Classification**, then click **Update Asset**.
* **Several assets**: On the **Assets** page, select the assets, click **Assign Category** in the bulk action bar, then select a category.

To see the assets in a category, use the **Category** filter on the **Assets** page.

## Next steps

> [card] [Add an asset](https://docs.relyant.app/facilities/assets/add-an-asset.md)
>
> Create an asset and pick its category.


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