# Hub Category Creation

Module: CORE Platform
Module slug: core-platform
Source URL: https://helpcentre.shipsy.io/en-US/shipsy/article/WejdQVJK-hub-category-creation
Article ID: WejdQVJK
Breadcrumbs: CORE Platform > Shipment Properties and Dashboard > Hub Section > Hub Category Creation

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**Description :** Hub categories are the labels given to the hubs to differentiate among the hubs.

→ To create a new hub category.

1. Click on hamburger menu () → Hubs.
2. Click on **Hub category** in the top right section of the page.
3. Click on **Add New** Button.

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4. Fill up the form and click on **Add tag** button.
5. Successfully Hub category is created and visible in the dashboard.

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Field** | **Description** | **Input Value** |
| Hub Category Name | Name of Hub Category | String |
| Hub Category Code | Identification Hub Category Code | String |
| Hub Category Description | Description for the New Hub Category | String |

→ To update an existing hub category.

1. Click on **Edit Tag** button() under **Action** column → A form shall appear with existing data. This method is used to update a hub category data.
2. Update the existing data in the form and click on **EDIT TAG** button. You’ve successfully updated existing hub category data.