> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getcollate.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Add a Team | Collate Admin Guide

> Learn how to create a team in Collate and choose the right team type for your organization.

# How to Add a Team

Creating a Team in Collate is easy. Decide on the `teamType` that you would like to add. Refer to the [**Team Structure in Collate**](/how-to-guides/admin-guide/teams-and-users) to get a clear understanding of the various **Team Types**.

**1.** Click on **Settings >> Team & User Management >> Teams**. Further, navigate to the relevant `BusinessUnit`, `Division`, or `Department` where you would like to create a new team. Click on **Add Team**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk/public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/teams.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk&q=85&s=c31e7971244f87dc2ea21efc6217a619" alt="Navigate to team & user management" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/teams.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk/public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/teams1.1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk&q=85&s=18a06238b7551bbd8ba891883f2ea812" alt="click on teams" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/teams1.1.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk/public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/add-team1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk&q=85&s=d62dc95ce93ea0451dfb9ecd6754a84c" alt="select-team-type" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/add-team1.png" />

**2.** Enter the details like `Name`, `Display Name`, `Email`, `Team Type`, and `Description` and click on **OK**. The choice of the `teamType` is restricted by the type of the parent team selected. More information can be found in the [**Team Structure**](/how-to-guides/admin-guide/teams-and-users) document. Enable the **Public Team** option to allow open access, permitting anyone to join the team, view data, and collaborate.

<Warning>
  * Once created, the teamType for `Group` **cannot be changed later**.
  * Only the Teams of the type `Group` can **own data assets**.
</Warning>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk/public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/add-team2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk&q=85&s=abeb5ae60fd13306214944cb11329ef4" alt="select-team-type" width="1245" height="1413" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/add-team2.png" />

**3.** The new team has been created. You can further add Users or create another Team within it.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk/public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/add-team3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zx0klkEa5N8c1XZk&q=85&s=bbb700c77ac64c7d13b9e41f4f6d65fb" alt="select-team-type" width="2943" height="1424" data-path="public/images/how-to-guides/teams-and-users/add-team3.png" />

<Card title="How to Invite Users to Collate" href="/how-to-guides/admin-guide/teams-and-users/invite-users">
  Data is a team game. Admins can invite other users.
</Card>
