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# How do I add a vendor in the XTEN-AV platform?

**Overview**

You can add a new vendor in **XTEN-AV** to maintain your vendor database for purchase orders and procurement activities. Once a vendor is created, it will be available for use when creating purchase orders.

* From the **Dashboard**, click **Vendors** from the left-side navigation menu.

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* On the Vendors page, click **Add Vendor** in the top-right corner.

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* Enter the required vendor details, including Vendor Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Address, and any other necessary information.
* Under **Users** **Groups**, select All Groups to make the vendor available everywhere, or choose specific groups to restrict vendor availability.

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* After entering all the required information, click **Create** to save the vendor.

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* The vendor will be successfully added to your vendor list and will be available for selection when creating purchase orders.

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