> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.taloflow.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.taloflow.ai/evaluation-setup/new-category-request.md).

# New Category Request

In this article, you'll learn how to create a new evaluation category and define its parameters.

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**Step 1:** Navigate to the **Create Evaluation** screen. Here, you'll find a button to request a new category.

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**Step 2:** Provide details about the new category. This includes how you define the category, the vendors you want included, the use cases, and who should have access to this project.

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**Step 3:** Give your category a name.

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**Step 4:** List the products you think should be considered for this category. This helps us understand the cluster of vendors that must be included and which other vendors should be considered.

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**Step 5:** Provide some use cases and upload any reference materials like RFPs, manuals, slides, etc. to guide our research.

**Step 6:** Decide whether you want a workspace created for this project. If you do, provide a name for it.

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**Step 7:** Optionally, you can provide a project code, identify an owner, and list any other individuals who should have access to the support.

**Step 8:** Indicate your preferred turnaround time, whether it's two business days or five business days.

**Step 9:** Add any additional comments that would help us prepare this for you in the best possible way.

**Step 10:** Click **Submit** and you'll be notified via email when the category is ready.

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