How Do I Create a Media Category in the Media Library?
How Do I Create a Media Category in the Media Library?
Follow these steps to create a media category in your Media Library. Categories help you organize files and assign media more efficiently.
Step-by-Step Guide
Navigate to the Media Library: Go to Website > Media Library in your dashboard.
Add a New Category: On the right-hand side, click the Categories tab, then click Add Category.

Fill in the Required Fields:
- Name: Enter the name of your new category.
- Parent: (Optional) Select an existing category if you want this category to be a subcategory.
- Description: Add a description for this category.

Save Your Category: Click Save to create your new media category.
Your new media category is now available for assigning media files within your library.
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