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

# Quickstart

> Create your first asset type and unique asset

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<img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/idalia/3vN9gl173ok1BRlJ/images/assets-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=3vN9gl173ok1BRlJ&q=85&s=d6025bc270e71d6fc1cbc7a54b04c29c" alt="Asset example" width="956" height="560" data-path="images/assets-dark.png" />

The asset register is split into two parts: asset types and unique assets. Let's create one of each now.

### Create an asset type

1. Go to the [Asset Types page](https://idalia.app/dashboard/asset-types)
2. Press <kbd className="mx-1">Create</kbd> in the top-right
3. Enter `Test Asset Type` in the name field (leave the other fields blank)
4. Press <kbd className="mx-1">Create</kbd>

Your new asset type is created instantly. Click on it to view its dedicated page.

### Create a unique asset

1. On the asset type page, click <kbd className="mx-1">+ Add asset</kbd>
2. Enter a name: `Test Asset Type 001` (leave the other fields blank again)
3. Press <kbd className="mx-1">+ Create</kbd>

You've just created a unique asset of the type you made earlier. Asset types group similar assets together. Unique assets represent individual, trackable items of a type.

### Managing assets

* Click on any asset type or unique asset in the register to view its details
* Use the toggle at the top of the page to switch between viewing asset types and unique assets
* Click the **Notes** button to add notes about an asset
* View the **History** section to see all changes made to the asset

### Next steps

You've created your first asset type and unique asset. Continue to [Concepts](/assets/concepts) to learn more about assets in Idalia.