# Categories

Categories group the products in the store, like VIPs, Kits and Cash. Each one
has its own page in the storefront, with a picture and a banner, and it can have
subcategories.

Everything is in **Store > Categories**.

![The category list with the number of products and the subcategories](shots/products-categories.webp)

## Create a category

1. In **Store > Categories**, click **Create Category**.
2. In **Category Name**, type the name, for example `VIPs`.
3. The **Slug (URL friendly)** is the piece of the address of the category page
   in the store, like `vips`. If you leave it blank, it comes from the name. Use
   only lowercase letters, numbers and hyphens.
4. In **Category Image**, upload a square picture (300x300 px recommended): it
   shows in the list.
5. In **Category Banner**, upload the wide banner (1200x400 px recommended): it
   shows at the top of the category page.
6. Click **Create Category**.

![The create category form](shots/products-category-create.webp)

## Subcategories

To organize further, create categories inside categories, up to 3 levels:
**Root → Level 1 → Level 2**. Example:

```text Example layout
Kits
├── PvP kits
│   ├── Swords
│   └── Bows
└── Building kits
```

1. When creating, turn on **Is this a subcategory?**.
2. In **Parent Category**, pick the category above it.

> [!TIP]
> A few well-chosen categories sell more than many. Players find what they want
> faster. Use a subcategory when a category grows past about 8 products.

## Edit, deactivate and delete

- **Edit** changes the name, the slug, the picture and the banner.
- **Deactivate** hides the category from the store without deleting anything;
  **Activate** brings it back.
- **Delete** is final.

To change the order of the products inside a category, use the product list.
See [Products](/en/products/#product-order).