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title: To add new properties to a blueprint
slug: admin-quick-start-guide/to-add-new-properties-to-a-blueprint
createdAt: 2026-11-05T06:43:56.979Z
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You can add properties to a blueprint type by creating them manually or by importing from an Excel file.

1. At the top-right corner of the page, click **Admin**. Under the **SACM** heading, click the **Add New Property** icon. The Add New Property dialog displays.

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2. To add properties manually:
   - Click the **Add Manually** option.
   - Enter the new property **name**, then select the property **group** and **type** from the drop-downs.
   - Select a blueprint from the **Blueprints** drop-down.
   - Scroll down and select the **Is Mandatory** option to define the property as a mandatory parameter.
   - Click the icon to save the entered property details.

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Repeat the above instructions to save more properties.
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When finished, click **Add**.
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3. To add properties by importing from Excel:
   - Click the **Import from Excel** option.
   - Click **Browse** to select an Excel workbook with the property information, then click **Upload**.