Adding an Asset

You can add a new asset directly into the system whenever required. To add an asset,

1. Click Create New + button and select the Add Asset option. The following page appears.

2. Enter the following details:

Parameter	Description
Name	Enter the name of the asset.
Asset Type	Select the type of Asset. The options are: Hardware, Software, Non-IT, and Consumable Assets. Once selected, the below fields will appear based on the asset type. A sub-category is also available for all the particular categories of any asset.
Product	Select the desired product from the dropdown. Also, you can search your required products.
Managed By Group	Select the desired group which will manage the particular asset.
Managed By	Select the desired name of the technician who will manage the asset.
Department	Select the desired department to which the asset belongs.
Location	Select the location of the asset.
Asset Group	Select the group to which the asset belongs.
Used By	Select the name of the person who is going to use the asset.
Acquisition Date	Select the date when the asset is added.
Assignment Date	Select the date when the asset is handed over (assigned) to the user.
Status	Select the status of the asset. The options are: In Use, In Stock, Missing, and Retired.
Impact	Select the impact of the asset. The options are: Low, On Users, On Department, and On Business.
Barcode	Enter the barcode number if available or generate if required. This field can be updated later.
Tags	Enter the tags for the asset.
Description	Enter a brief description about the asset.
Attachments	Attach any required documents or proofs along with the addition of the asset. Once attached, you can preview or even delete it using the respective icons.

2. Once done, click Add. The asset gets added and appears on the Asset List page. An asset starts with a prefix "AST". For example: AST-1.