Copy a Category

What this guide covers

Duplicates an existing category to speed up menu structuring without having to recreate it from scratch.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to the Menus section using the left-hand navigation menu.

Step 2: Click on the Categories folder to view all categories.

Step 3: Find the category you want to copy, click the action menu (three dots) in the same row, and select Copy.

Step 4: The category form will appear with fields pre-filled from the original. Update the required fields:

Field	What to enter	Notes
Category Code *	A unique identifier for the new category	Use uppercase letters and hyphens — e.g., CAT-CHICKEN-GRILLED. Must be different from the original. Cannot be changed after creation.
Category Name *	The display name for this category	e.g., "Grilled Chicken". Change from the original if needed. Shown to customers on the menu.
Display Name	Optional alternate name	Copied from original but can be updated.
Description	Optional internal notes	Copied from original but can be updated.
Available Hours	Optional time window	Copied from original but can be updated.

All configuration from the original category (display settings, availability hours, tags) is copied automatically.

Step 5: Click Create to save the copied category.

note

The copied category will have the same configuration as the original but with a new unique category code. You can edit it further after creation if needed.

Related guides

• Edit a Category — Modify the copied category
• Create a Category — Create a new category from scratch
• Delete a Category — Remove a category

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Part of the Admin Portal Guide · Section: Menus