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title: "Create a new category"
slug: "create-a-new-category"
updated: 2026-10-15T01:03:28Z
published: 2026-10-15T01:03:28Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/create-a-new-category"
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# Create a new category

## Overview

Timesheet categories help organize timesheet activities.

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#### Who uses this feature

- Administrators
- Primarily for Commercial Service and Replacement business types.

## Things to know

- You can't edit or deactivate categories that are in use. In use categories are labeled with either **In Use** or **System** on the *Manage Categories* screen. ![Manage timesheet categories with options for editing and deleting entries.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-a-new-category-image-b5jtujih.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D)

## Create a new category

1. Go to the top toolbar and click **Settings**![A simple icon representing a settings gear. ](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D).
2. In the side panel, go to **People > Payroll.**
3. On the *Payroll Settings* screen that opens, click **Edit** next to *Timesheet Activities*. ![Payroll settings page showing options for employee payroll, legal terms, and timesheet activities.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-a-new-category-image-1iztkhh6.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D)
4. On the *Timesheet Activities* screen that opens, click **Manage Categories**. ![User interface showing options for managing timesheet activities and categories.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-a-new-category-image-2j1obslx.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D)
5. In the window that opens, click **Add Category**. ![Manage timesheet categories with options to add, edit, or delete entries.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-a-new-category-image-m72in5at.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D)
6. Enter the **Category Name**, then click ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-checkbox-blue.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D) . ![User interface for managing categories with a selected checkbox and delete option.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/create-a-new-category-image-03kro0np.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T01%3A46%3A40Z&se=2026-10-31T02%3A46%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=R9owG7W%2FS6K8D8ZhISr1cyPl8YpdncKaxBhwZ5fv%2FN4%3D)

## Want to learn more?

- Visit ServiceTitan Academy to enroll in [Flexible Timekeeping Payroll Settings](https://servicetitan.docebosaas.com/academy/learn/courses/195/Flexible-Timekeeping-Payroll-Settings)