---
title: "Add a content type"
slug: "add-a-content-type"
abstract: "Guide to adding new content types."
---
# Add a content type

Sitecore Content Hub offers predefined [content types](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/content-types.html "Content types"), plus the option to create new content types to fulfill your requirements. You can, for example, copy an existing content type and modify it to create a new one. For each content type, you can perform various [actions](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/content-operations.html "Content operations").

> [!warning]
> To avoid schema inconsistencies, always use the **Content types** page instead of the **Schema** page to create custom content types or extend member groups.

> [!note]
> To configure Content Hub, you must either be a superuser or have the necessary permissions granted to you through [user group policies](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/user-group-policies.html "User group policies").

To add a content type:

1. On the menu bar, click **Manage** :mdiCogOutline:.
2. On the **Manage** page, click **Content types**.
3. On the **Types** tab, click **Add type**.
4. In the **New M.ContentType** dialog, on the **Details** tab, fill out the following fields:

    | Field | Description |
    | --- | --- |
    | **Label** | Name of the content type. |
    | **Identifier** | Unique identifier for the content type. Defined automatically based on the label but can be manually set. After the identifier is set, it can no longer be updated. |
    | **Prefix** | Prefix defining the content type. Defined automatically based on the label, but can be manually set. It cannot exceed 18 characters. After the prefix is set, it can no longer be updated. |
    | **Icon** | Represents the content type. The icon is also used when no content thumbnail is available. |
    | **Color** | Color used to identify the content type. |

5. On the **Validation conditions** tab, click :mdiPlus: **Condition** and fill out the following fields:

    | Field | Description |
    | --- | --- |
    | **Select the desired content type property** | Content type property. |
    | **Select condition** | Condition regarding the properties allowed in the member field. |
    | **Life cycle status** | The life cycle stage when validation must occur (default value is **Final**). |

6. Click **Save**.

> [!warning]
> We recommend that you leave the default validation condition as *Final*. Changing the default condition might have unwanted side effects, blocking certain items from moving forward in the flow.

After creating your desired content type, you can:

- [Add a content member](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/add-a-content-member.html "Add a content member")
- [Add a general member](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/add-a-general-member.html "Add a general member")
- [Add a detail member](https://doc.sitecore.com/ch/en/users/content-hub/add-a-detail-member.html "Add a detail member")

> [!note]
> To re-order the members, click :mdiDragVertical: and drag the member to the desired location.