# Add Lookup

Adding a new **Lookup** involves defining its name and description.&#x20;

## Steps to Add a Lookup

1. **Navigate to the Lookups Section**
   * Click the **Data** icon in the **Primary Left Panel** to expand the menu.
   * Select the **Lookups** section from the list.<br>

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2. **Initiate the Creation Process**
   * From the **Secondary Left Panel**, click the **+** icon available at the top of the **Lookups** list.<br>

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3. **Enter Lookup Details**
   * A **New Lookup Drawer** will open to enter the lookup details:
     * **Name**
       * This should be a unique identifier for the lookup, between 2 to 100 characters long. Avoid using spaces or special characters.
       * **Validation Rules:**
         1. The name must be unique.
         2. The name length should be between 2 and 100 characters.
         3. The name cannot be empty.
         4. The name cannot include special characters.
         5. The name cannot include spaces.
     * **Description (optional)**
       * Descriptions should be between 0 and 400 characters long, detailing the purpose and usage of the lookup.
       * **Validation Rules:**
         1. The description length should be between 0 and 400 characters.
4. **Submit the Lookup**
   * Click the **Submit** button to create the **lookup**. <br>

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   * The new **lookup** will appear under the Lookups list in the **Secondary Left Panel**.

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