# Entry types
Entry types indicate what type of entry you are dealing with at a glance. The icons that are used can be customized.
In this menu item, you manage the entry types outside of packages. The ELO Server Setup provides a default set of entry types.
The following actions are available in the Entry types menu item:
2 Search entry type
3 Filter entry types
4 Delete entry types
5 Configure entry types
# Add entry type
To add an entry type, follow the steps below.
Select Add entry type.
Enter a technical name in the Identifier field.
Under Type, select the purpose (document or folder) of the entry type.
Optional: For the Document type, enter one or more extensions linked to the entry type. If a document with an appropriate extension is filed, the respective entry type is then assigned automatically.
- Upload an icon for the entry type.
- Allowed file formats:
- SVG
- ICO
- Select Save entry type.
The entry type is created and can be used.