# Manage Blog Categories (/how-to/blog/manage-blog-categories)



Categories let you organize blog posts by topic so visitors can browse related content. Each category has a name, a URL slug, and an optional description. Posts can belong to multiple categories, and categories are displayed as filter pills on the blog listing page and as tags on individual post cards.

Before you begin [#before-you-begin]

* You need access to the Resytech Dashboard.

Create a category [#create-a-category]

1. In the sidebar, click **Blog** to open the blog list page.
2. Click the **Categories** button in the top-right corner. The categories management page appears.
3. Click **Create Category**. A modal dialog opens.
4. Fill in the category fields:

| Field           | Required | Description                                                                                                                                                                           |
| --------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**        | Yes      | The display name shown on your website and in the dashboard. Must not be empty.                                                                                                       |
| **Slug**        | No       | The URL-safe identifier used in category page URLs (e.g., `/blog/category/water-sports`). If left blank, a slug is auto-generated from the name. Must be unique within your location. |
| **Description** | No       | A short explanation of what the category covers. Displayed beneath the category name in the dashboard list.                                                                           |

5. Click **Create**. The category appears in the list immediately.

Edit a category [#edit-a-category]

1. On the categories page, find the category you want to change.
2. Click the **Edit** (pencil) icon on the right side of the category row. The edit modal opens with the current values pre-filled.
3. Update the **Name**, **Slug**, or **Description** as needed.
4. Click **Update** to save your changes.

Delete a category [#delete-a-category]

1. On the categories page, click the **Delete** (trash) icon next to the category you want to remove.
2. A confirmation dialog appears: *"Are you sure you want to delete this category? Posts in this category will not be deleted."*
3. Click **Delete** to confirm. The category is removed.

What happens next [#what-happens-next]

* **Deleting a category does not delete its posts.** Posts that were in the deleted category simply lose that category tag. They remain accessible and retain all other categories.
* Categories are available for selection when [creating](/how-to/blog/create-a-blog-post) or editing a blog post.
* On the public website, visitors can view all published posts in a category by navigating to `/blog/category/{slug}`.

Tips [#tips]

* **Slugs are auto-generated from the name if left blank.** The system converts the name to lowercase, replaces spaces with hyphens, and strips special characters. If you need a specific URL path, enter the slug manually.
* **Slug uniqueness is enforced.** You cannot create two categories with the same slug. If you see a "slug already exists" error, choose a different slug or name.
* **Plan your categories before creating posts.** While you can add categories at any time, it is easier to assign them during post creation if they already exist.
* **Categories are sorted alphabetically** in both the dashboard list and the category selector on the post editor.