{"section":"tracks","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"creating-categories","locale":"en","slug":"creating-categories","path":"docs/en/tracks/vtex-modules-getting-started/catalog-101/creating-categories.md","branch":"main","content":"There are two ways through which to create a category: Admin VTEX or API.\n\nThe step-by-step below will show you how to create departments, categories and subcategories, in accordance with your store’s category tree blueprint.\n\n## Admin VTEX\n\n1.\tClick on **Catalog**.\n2.\tClick on **Categories**.\n3.\tClick on the category in which you wish to add child categories.\n4.\tA small blue rectangle will appear on the screen. Select the `Actions` dropdown menu.\n5.\tFrom the dropdown menu, select `Include`.\n6.\tFill out the category fields on the form. For a better understanding of each field, read the article on [how to fill out category fields](/en/docs/tutorials/registering-a-category).\n7.\tClick on `Save`.\n\n## API\n\nUse the [Create Category](https://developers.vtex.com/docs/api-reference/catalog-api?endpoint=post-/api/catalog/pvt/category) request to create a new Category using the Catalog API."}