Create a category
Go to Catalog → Categories → Add Category, name it, pick a parent (or leave it as a root), then set sort order and status.
To add a category, open Catalog > Categories and click Add Category. Name it, choose where it sits, and save.

How do I add a category?
- Click Add Category on the Categories list.
- Enter a Category Name (required), for example Ceramic Planters.
- Pick a Parent Category to nest it, or leave it as None (Root Category) for a top-level section.
- Add a Description in the rich-text editor if you want one.
- Set a Sort Order (lower shows first among siblings) and tick Active to make it usable.
- Click Create Category.
Tip. The web-friendly slug is generated from the name automatically, so you don't need to type it.
Common questions
Do I have to set a parent?
No. Leave Parent Category as None (Root Category) to create a top-level section. You can move it under a parent later by editing it.
What does Sort Order do?
It orders categories that share the same parent, lowest number first. It has no effect across different parents.
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