> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stashlify.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Categories

> Organize your product catalog into logical groups

Categories let you organize your product catalog into logical groups like "Shoes", "Apparel", "Accessories", or any classification that makes sense for your business.

## Creating a category

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Categories">
    Go to Setup in the sidebar and select Categories.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create">
    Click the "Create Category" button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter details">
    Enter a sport name (required) and description (optional), then click "Create Category".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access actions">
    Hover over the Actions button on any row for Update or Delete actions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set status">
    Set the status to Active (visible on storefront) or Inactive (hidden) in Update actions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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Categories are assigned to products when you create or edit them. Customers can use categories to filter products on your storefront, so choose clear, descriptive names they will understand.

<Note>
  Categories that have products assigned to them cannot be deleted. Move or reassign products first, or set the category to Inactive if you want to hide it temporarily.
</Note>