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# How to add assets

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**Step 1: Add Asset types**
*(If you already have Asset types set up, skip to Step 2)*

1. Go to **Admin Settings** in the left side menu.
2. Click **Templates.**
3. Click **Create New Asset Type **or **New Asset Type**.
4. Fill in the details. You will be able to add custom data points after saving the Asset.
5. Click **Save. **A confirmation message will appear once the Asset type is saved.

**Step 2: Add Assets**
Once Asset types are set up, you can add Assets in multiple ways.

**Option 1: From the left-side menu**

1. Click on the plus sign **+** next to **Assets** in the left-side Menu.
2. Select an Asset Type.
3. Fill in the required fields and any other relevant information. Fields can be edited after adding the Asset.
4. Click on **Save**. A confirmation message will appear once the Asset type is saved.

**Option 2: From Assets**

1. Click on **Assets** in the left-side menu.
2. Click the **+ New Asset** button in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Select an Asset Type.
4. Fill in the required fields and any other relevant information. Fields can be edited after adding the Asset.
5. Click on **Save**. A confirmation message will appear once the Asset type is saved.

**Option 3: From Events**

1. Click **Events** in the left-side menu.
2. Select the event you want to add assets to.
3. Navigate to **Assets** in the top menu.
**If no assets have been added yet:**
4. Toggle **Add Guest-Owned Assets**. The corresponding assets will be selected automatically.
5. Check the boxes for any additional assets you want to include.
6. Click **Add to Event**.
**If the event already has assets linked:**
4. Click the **Add Asset** button.
5. Select **Create New** or **Add Existing**.
**If you select Create New:**
6. Choose an **Asset Type**.
7. Fill in the required fields and any other relevant information. (Fields can be edited later if needed.)
8. Click **Save**. A confirmation message will appear once the asset is saved.
**If you select Add Existing:**
6. Check the assets you want to add to the event.
7. Click **Add to Event**.

**Option 4: Guest-Owned Assets**

1. Click **Guests** in the left-side menu.
Select the guest you want to add an asset to.
2. Navigate to **Assets** in the top menu.
3. Click **Add Asset**.
**To create a new Asset:**
5. Select **Create New Asset**.
6. Choose an **Asset Type**.
7. Fill in the required fields and any other relevant information. (Fields can be edited later if needed.)
8. Click **Save**. A confirmation message will appear once the asset is saved.
**To assign an existing Asset:**
5. Use the **Add Existing Asset** search bar.
Select the Asset from your inventory.
Click **Add to Guest**.

**Option 5: Employee-Owned Assets**

1. Click on **Employees** in the left-side menu.
2. Select the Employee to whom you would like to add an asset.
3. Click on **Assets** in the top menu.
4. Select **+ Create New Asset** to add a new asset, or click on the “Add Existing Asset” search bar to assign one from your inventory by selecting the asset and clicking on **Add to Employee**.
5. To add a new asset, select an Asset Type.
6. Fill in the required fields and any other relevant information. Fields can be edited after adding the Asset.
7. Click on **Save**. A confirmation message will appear once the Asset type is saved.