# Categories

Categories allows you create custom categories which e.g. can be linked to your stories or shows and therefore allow you to show only what you actually want to show

Navigate to Settings -> Categories

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### STEP 1: Create New

Click on Create new in the top right corner and fill out the necessary information

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Display Name: The display name of the category as used in the Stories Badges widget for example.

Slug: The distinct, URL-sanitised slug of the category. Must be unique account-wide.

{% hint style="info" %}
Slug needs to be in lower case letters
{% endhint %}

**Color:** Select a color for your category.

**Thumbnail** (200x200): Thumbnail image as used in Stories Badges widget for example.

**Click Save**