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# Managing Categories

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### :question: What are my options?

As a platform admin, you can:

* Create, manage, and delete categories for end-users.
* Configure each category with:
  * **Icon and Name**
  * **Access Permissions:** Who can use this category to search items
  * **Addition Permissions:** Who can add the category to items
* Organize categories by creating parent categories and subcategories or repositioning categories.

### :bulb: Good to know

* Currently, categories are only available for spaces. To extend this feature, share your feedback [here](https://github.com/Meeds-io/meeds/issues/new/choose).

###  :tools: How to manage categories?

1. **Navigate to Settings:**

   Go to **Platform Settings > Development > Categories**.
2. **Add Categories:**
   * Add a parent category with the main button.
   * Add a subcategory via the three-dot menu on each category.
3. **Define Category Details:**
   * Assign a name and icon.
   * Set permissions:
     * **Access Permissions:** Specify who can view the category.
     * **Addition Permissions:** Specify who can assign the category to items.

For more details, watch the video below :point\_down:

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