# Asset type

{% hint style="info" %}
This field is used in the same way for many GLPI objects (printer, computer, peripheral, etc.). We'll use computers as an example, but the process is identical for other GLPI objects.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
You can use **templates** or **rules** with computer type
{% endhint %}

The type of computer allows you to specify whether the machine is a laptop, a server, a workstation, etc. There is no predefined type; the different types must be created.

![computer-type](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-249ce502839c9dc561a4355d5da22da5ed1626a1%2Fcomputer-type.png?alt=media)

## Add an asset type

* To create a **computer type**, click **+**
* Enter a **Name**
* Enter a comment if it's necessary
* Click **+ Add**

![computer-type](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8193608127e6bb405db078d730ee8834f35b24b0%2Fadd-computer-type.png?alt=media)

## Delete a asset type

To delete a comptuer type, use the massive action with **Actions** button

![computer-type](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a9db8aa006a5a39da232a6f4ba71f73ba89c39a8%2Fdelete_computer_type.png?alt=media)