# How to Create a New Asset

#### BEFORE STARTING

You will need the permission **CREATE ASSETS** to be able to complete these instructions. Please see your Molecule admin if you do not have access.

#### Steps

Navigate to the **ASSETS** screen using the main drop-down menu:

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Open the **ACTIONS** drop-down menu on the right-hand side of the screen, and select **CREATE AN ASSET:**

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At the bottom of the screen, you can enter the Asset details, and click **SAVE:**

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#### Notes

1. When entering the details of the asset, please follow the established patterns for your account and guidance provided by your implementation team.
2. If you are unsure of the correct values for any of the fields, please contact your implementation team or Molecule Support.

Once the asset is set up, you can add asset entries via API or Excel upload.

For Excel upload, see Importing Asset Valuation Data.

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