# Including new categories in sidebar?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/including-new-categories-in-sidebar/269877
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** sidebar
**Created:** [June 28, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/including-new-categories-in-sidebar/269877 "2023-06-28T09:07:21Z")
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### Author: ![ondrej](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/ondrej/32/198804_2.png) [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)
#### Post date: [June 28, 2023, 9:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/including-new-categories-in-sidebar/269877/2 "2023-06-28T09:29:03Z")

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Hello,

I assume that you are referring to the sidebar?

> [@Using the Discourse sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/an-overview-of-features-in-discourse-sidebar/258478):
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> bookmark This is a comprehensive guide explaining the various features and functionalities of the Discourse sidebar, including how to customize it for your needs. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users The sidebar in Discourse provides quick access to various forum features and allows for easy navigation. This guide will walk you through the different sections of the sidebar and how to use them effectively. Community section The community section contains essential navigati…

> [@lejeczek](#):
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> new category show up in left-pane

If you create a new category and it does not show up in the sidebar you have to click the ✏ icon and add them from there:

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/6/4/f/64fcdd2af146cc2deec83b7660ef6a1048a3aa4c.png)

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