How to Add Categories and Sub-Categories for Products

Step 1: Go to the Inventory Menu

1. From your dashboard, click Inventory.
2. Click Categories.
3. Click Add New Category.

Step 2: Create a Parent Category

1. In the form, type the name of the main category (example: "Drinks").
2. Leave the Parent Category field empty.
3. Click Save.

This is your Parent Category.

Step 3: Create a Sub-Category

1. Click Add New Category again.
2. Type the name of the sub-category (example: "Soft Drinks").
3. In the Parent Category dropdown, select "Drinks".
4. Click Save.

Now "Soft Drinks" is a sub-category under "Drinks".

Summary Example

• Parent Category: Drinks
• Sub-Category: Soft Drinks

Important:
You must create the parent category first before you can assign it to any sub-category.