> ## 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.

# Create a Work Order

> Create a new maintenance task in Relyant

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

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Work Orders">
    In the left sidebar, click **Maintenance**, then **Work Orders**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create Work Order">
    Click the **Create Work Order** button in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the details">
    Fill in the work order form:

    * **Title** — a short, descriptive name for the task (e.g., "Replace broken window latch - Room 204")
    * **Description** — detailed instructions or context for the technician
    * **Category** — the type of work (e.g., Electrical, Plumbing, IT)
    * **Priority** — Low, Medium, High, or Critical
    * **Due date** — when the work needs to be completed
  </Step>

  <Step title="Link an asset or location (optional)">
    If the work order relates to a specific asset or location, search for and select it. This links the work order to the asset's history.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign to a technician">
    Select the technician or team responsible for this work order. See [Assign and Prioritize](/maintenance/work-orders/assign-and-prioritize).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create">
    Click **Create Work Order**. It will appear in the Work Orders list with **Open** status and a notification will be sent to the assigned technician.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Assign and Prioritize" icon="user-check" href="/maintenance/work-orders/assign-and-prioritize">
    Update the assignee or priority after creation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Files and Notes" icon="paperclip" href="/maintenance/work-orders/add-files-and-notes">
    Attach supporting documents to the work order.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>