# How to configure a product

**Overview**

In BoolDesk, a Product is a template or model for the physical and virtual assets you track. For example, the "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon" is a product. The individual laptops you own, each with a unique serial number, are the Assets based on that product.

Creating products first standardizes your inventory and makes adding individual assets much faster and more consistent.

#### **Step-by-Step Guide**

**1. Navigate to Product Settings**

First, go to the administrative section where products are managed.

* From the main menu, go to **Settings** (1).
* Click on the **Asset** section to expand its options.
* Select **Product** (2 & 3).

**2. Add a New Product**

On the Product management page, click the **Add Product** button (4) in the top right corner to open the creation form.

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**3. Define the Product Details**

In the "**Product**" window, fill in the specifications for the asset model.

* **Type:** Select the general type of product from the dropdown (e.g., "Laptop," "Monitor," "Software").
* **Name:** Enter the specific, official model name, such as "Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon."
* **Description:** Add key details and specifications, like "Intel Core i7, 64 GB Memory, 1TB HDD."
* **Manufacturer:** Enter the brand name, such as "Lenovo."
* Click **Save**.

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Your new product is now saved in the catalog. When you add a new individual asset to your inventory (like a specific laptop you just purchased), you can select this product to automatically populate its details, saving time and ensuring consistency.


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