> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/engage/community-relationships/add-a-contact.md).

# Add a Contact

This article walks through the steps to create a new person record in the Community Relationships (CRM) module.

![Screenshot: The CRM Add Person form showing the Title dropdown, Name field, Unit selector, Organization field, phone number fields, email section, and mailing address fields](/files/js4NTMVspWIqOm9bxKvj)

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**TIP:** The red asterisk **\*** next to the heading of a field indicates that the field is required.
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#### Navigate to Community Relationships

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Engage** menu and click **Community Relationships**.
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#### Click Add Person

On the Community Relationships list page, click the **Add Person** button.

![Screenshot: The Community Relationships list page with the Add Person button highlighted in the top-right area](/files/ic55oIxjeEjYow4pg1rf)
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#### Select a Title (optional)

In the **Title** dropdown, select the contact's title if applicable (e.g., Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr.).
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#### Enter the Contact's Name

In the **Name** field, enter the contact's full name. This field is required.
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#### Select a Unit

In the **Unit** field, select the extension unit associated with this contact. This field defaults to your primary unit.
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#### Select an Organization (optional)

In the **Organization** field, select the site or organization associated with this contact.
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#### Enter Phone Numbers (optional)

Enter the contact's phone numbers in the available fields:

* **Mobile Phone**
* **Home Phone**
* **Work Phone**
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#### Add Email Addresses (optional)

In the **Email** section, enter one or more email addresses for this contact. If you add multiple email addresses, select one as the **Primary** email. Click the **Add Email** button to add additional email addresses.
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#### Enter Mailing Address (optional)

Fill in the contact's mailing address using the following fields:

* **Address**
* **Address Line 2**
* **City**
* **State**
* **Zip Code**
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#### Select Categories (optional)

In the **Categories** field, select one or more categories to organize this contact. Categories are specific to your organization.
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#### Upload a Picture (optional)

In the **Picture** section, click the upload area to attach a photo of the contact.
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#### Add Notes (optional)

In the **Notes** field, enter any additional information about this contact.
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#### Save the Contact

Click **Save** to create the contact record. After saving, you can continue to add [demographics](/engage/community-relationships/contact-demographics.md) and [communication preferences](/engage/community-relationships/communication-preferences.md).
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**NOTE:** A contact must have at least a name and unit before it can be saved. All other fields are optional and can be filled in at any time by editing the contact record.
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