# Product categories
Creating categories for your ecommerce storeSelect the store tab > select products > select categories
#### **Creating a new category**
Select the + Create Category button as shown above. Name the category and select submit
Your new category will be added to your existing category list. You can move the tab up and down to suit where you wish to display it
#### **Creating a subcategory**
To add a sub-category to your main category, simply select the + icon as shown below
Name and label your new sub-category
Once again your new category will be added to your category list.
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