# How to add items and categories?

### How to add category

We suggest adding item categories before you start add items. This is for better inventory management.  Follow these steps to create a category:

1. Open Menu bar on the left
2. Tap on **Inventory Management**
3. Tap on **+ New Category** button 
4. Enter a **Category Name** and set a colour code
5. Tap on **Save** 

Once you add all categories, you can start adding items in their respective categories. see below.

### How to add items to inventory

Follow these steps to add items to your inventory:

1. Open Menu bar on the left
2. Tap on **Inventory Management**
3. Tap on **+ New Item** button 
4. Press the coloured icon on tap to edit or add an item image
5. Add item name in  **Enter** **Title** and add to a category using the **Select Category** option
6.  Now scroll down to add the selling price in the **Price** section

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#### Bulk import inventory

We have an option to import your all your inventory items using spreadsheets (or xls sheets). See how to import in [this section.](/en/table-of-content/inventory-management/how-to-import-inventory-items.md)
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### How to add items variants

You can add item variants on Zobaze. For example, in a category called Fruits you can add Apple as an item  with multiple variants like Green Apple and Red Apple.  To create item variants follow these steps:

1. Tap on an existing item or use above directions on How to add items
2. Scroll to the bottom to find the **+** symbol in blue colour
3. Enter the price and give the variant details


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