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# How to add rooms in a center

Rooms are where exams are conducted within a center. Each room is linked to a specific workflow step, determining which exam type it supports. In this article, you will learn how to add a room to a center in the Center dashboard.

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### Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

* Logged in with the appropriate role credentials (Center Admin, Center Manager, Proctor Lead, or Proctor)" to reflect that other roles can also perform candidate actions.
* Opened a center from the Center dashboard.

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### Step-by-Step Guide

**1. Navigate to the Overview tab**

From the center detail page, make sure you're on the **Overview** tab. Scroll down to the **Rooms** section.

**2. Click + Add Room**

Click the **+ Add Room** button at the top right of the Rooms section. The **New Room** modal opens.

**3. Select a workflow step**

Click the **Workflow Step** dropdown and choose which exam type this room will be used for. This is a required field, each room must be linked to a specific workflow step.

**4. Enter a room name**

In the **Room Name** field, type a name for the room. This is a required field.

**5. Enter a room code (optional)**

In the **Room Code** field, you can add an optional identifier for the room. This can be used for internal tracking or reference purposes.

**6. Save the room**

Click **Save Changes** to create the room. The new room will appear in the Rooms table on the Overview tab with an **Active** status by default. Click **Cancel** to discard without saving.

<Tip>
  **Additional Tips**

  * New rooms are created with **Active** status by default. You can change the status later from the room's edit options.
  * Each room is tied to one workflow step. If your center supports multiple exam types, you'll need to create separate rooms for each.
  * After adding a room, you'll need to add seats to the room separately. See the related article for details.
  * The room will appear in the Rooms table with its Workflow Step, Status, Capacity, and 14 Day Distribution columns.
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