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# Using resource types to group related resources

Learn about what resource types are and how to use them.

When adding a resource, you can select the type to group related resource. In this way, all of your resources will be conveniently organized and easier to access.&#x20;

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Recall resources of the same type share [resource prices](/platform/day-to-day/inventory/resources/resource-prices.md).
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1. If the side menu is not visible, click  <img src="https://3743897482-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lbh_u87wC7EAH8sHaxc%2F-Li8CzI_wW9MFOVR8udd%2F-Li8D5GrhOIcbhMDzQw8%2Fhamburguer.svg?alt=media&amp;token=26002cf1-c214-48d7-87a2-3c4f5cd394f4" alt="" data-size="line"> .
2. In the side menu , click [**Inventory**](https://platform.nexudus.com/billing), then click [**Booking Resources**](https://platform.nexudus.com/billing/resources?Resource_Archived=false).
3. At the top-right of the screen, click **Add resource**.
4. Select the type from the drop-down list or create a new one by writing the name, clicking **Add "name"**, and **Yes**.
5. Click **Save**.

![Choosing a type when adding a resource ](https://3743897482-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lbh_u87wC7EAH8sHaxc%2F-Lhv6n2huLlMVU1RfOa5%2F-Lhv7KU8YNqDv8cqoxeh%2Fnew_resource_type.png?alt=media\&token=49546b53-7dec-4651-ab94-59beb7987576)

You can also change the type of an already created resource after going to [**Inventory**](https://platform.nexudus.com/billing) **>** [**Booking Resources**](https://platform.nexudus.com/billing/resources?Resource_Archived=false) and clicking the resource's icon.&#x20;

![Editing a resource's type](https://3743897482-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Lbh_u87wC7EAH8sHaxc%2F-Lhv6n2huLlMVU1RfOa5%2F-Lhv7Dkurrw7DIvlqa97%2Fresource_type.png?alt=media\&token=8951728e-0756-4f3d-ae6d-f8997823b61f)
