# Account Category
The Account Category page allows you to manage chart of account categories, view their details, and perform actions like filtering and resetting filters. This guide will help users navigate the Account Category section and perform essential actions. Visit the [Create Account Category](https://app.gitbook.com/o/dTWrtSLW6kvcGCV5JagH/s/xJO1GSxhJIrS0metPeFt/)\[unlinked] page to create a new account category.
## Accessing The Account Category Page
1. Log into the application using your credentials.
2. From the dashboard, navigate to **Accounts** in the side menu.
3. Select **Account Category** from the dropdown list.
This page shows the account category **name**, **description**, **level**, **category code**, **parent name**, and **created date**.
## Create Account Category
To create a new category, do the following steps:
1. Click the **Add** button at the page's top left.
2. Fill in the following details:
**Category Name**: Input your desired category name.
**Level 1**: Select the option under which your category name falls.
**Level 2/3**: Select your subheading category level option.
**Description:** Provide a category description.
3. Click **Save** to apply changes.
4. Confirm the action by clicking the **“Yes, I want to proceed”** button.
## Filter a Category
To filter an account category, follow these steps:
1. From the side menu, go to **Account** > **Account Category.**
2. Click the **Filter Button** at the top right of the page.
3. Input your filter criteria. You can filter by **name**, **code**, or **level**.
4. Click **Apply** to complete**.**
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**Reset Filter**: To reset a filter, click the **Reset Filter** button at the top right of the page.
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