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# Create an equipment category

# Create an equipment category {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Create equipment categories to organize types of equipment.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: wm_admin

## Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

Equipment categories or resource categories are types of equipment that can be
assigned to crews.

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllField ServiceEquipment ResourcesEquipment Categories.
2. Select New.
3. Enter a name in the Category name field.
4. Enter a description in the Short description field.
5. Display equipment on the Dispatcher Calendar by selecting Show on schedule.
6. Select Active to make this category active.
7. Select Submit.

## Ergebnisse

The equipment category is added to the Resource categories
list.
**Zugehörige Tasks**   

* [Create an equipment instance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/G1byExvFROysH7sw3KbgIg "Create equipment instances with unique identifiers to assign to crews or work order tasks.")