---
title: "Add an item manually"
slug: "add-an-item-manually"
abstract: "How to add an item or an index document to an indexed collection directly in Search."
---
# Add an item manually

If you want to add an item to the index immediately without having to wait for a developer or a [scheduled indexing job run](https://doc.sitecore.com/search/en/users/search-user-guide/index-items/keep-indexes-up-to-date.html "Keep indexes up to date"), you can do so using the **Content Collection** page.

To add a new item or index document to the index:

1. On the menu bar, click **Content Collection**, then click **Content**.
2. On the **Content browser** tab, click ![plus_add__purple.png](https://doc.sitecore.com/api/markdown-image/search/en/users/search-user-guide/images/plus_add__purple.png) **Add Document**.
3. On the **Add Document** screen, select a source from the **Source** drop-down list.
4. For multi-locale domains, select a locale from the **Locale** drop-down list.
5. Fill in all of the fields in the **Required** section.

    > [!note]
    > When adding an item manually, You need to choose an **ID** for the document. This ID must be unique across sources.

6. Optionally, fill in the fields in the **Optional** section.
7. Click **Save**.