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# How do I create category in Invoicera.

While creating an Expense in Invoicera, it is essential to create a **“Category”** for that expense.

A category helps users to differentiate the general expenses occurred in a business from the expenses that are related/assigned/incurred due to a client.

To create a category-

**Step 1 :** **Login** to your **Invoicera** account

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**Step 2 :** Click on the Category module under the Sales & Billing section.**

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**Step 3 :** **Click** on **“Add Category +”**

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Enter the Category name and Category type.

Category can be of **two** types –

1. Client

2. Expense

**"Client category"** can be used to create all expense which are related to your client.

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**"Expense category"** can be used for general expenses that occur.

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**Step 4 :** **Click** on **Save**.

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Your Category has been successfully created. Now, you can use the category further to create an expense and invoice your clients for the expenses incurred.

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