Create asset categories

In HRStop, Asset Categories help you organize company resources such as laptops, mobile devices, or chargers. Proper categorization ensures easy tracking, reporting, and management of assets.

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🔹 Steps to create asset categories in HRStop

1. Log in to the HRStop Control Panel
   • Access your HRStop Admin Portal.
   • Navigate to Control Panel → Assets → View/Add → Asset Categories.
2. Click “Add New Category”
   • In the Asset Categories section, click + Add New to create a new category.
3. Enter category details
   • Category Name → Example: Laptop or Mobile Devices.
   • Description (Optional) → Provide a short detail like “Company-issued laptops.”
   • Parent Category (Optional) → If this category belongs under another, select it.
   • Code Pattern (Optional) → For auto-generated asset codes, e.g., LAP000 for laptops.
4. Save the category
   • Click Save/Update.
   • The new category now appears in the Asset Categories List in HRStop.

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🔹 Example use cases in HRStop

• Laptops → For IT-issued laptops.
• Mobile Devices → For company-issued phones.
• Furniture → For office desks, chairs, etc.

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🔹 Pro tips

• Use specific and clear names to avoid confusion, e.g., “Dell Laptops” instead of just “Laptop.”
• Always create or verify categories before adding or assigning assets to ensure proper allocation.
• Categories help with filtering, reporting, and bulk actions later in HRStop.