---
title: "Set up shared category for equipment"
slug: "set-up-shared-category-for-equipment"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:30:12Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-shared-category-for-equipment"
---

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# Set up shared category for equipment

Set up a shared category to use in your company or other companies. This is required before you can set up project categories.

### Steps

1. Go to **Project management and accounting** > **Setup** > **Categories** > **Shared categories**.
2. Click **New**.
3. In the **Category ID** field, type a value.
4. In the **Category name** field, type a value.
5. Select **Yes** in the **Can be used in Project** field.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> Select other options as required for your needs for **Production** or **Expense**.
6. Click **Save**.

## Related

- [Set up equipment categories](/set-up-equipment-categories.md)