# Adding Contacts
Adding contacts is how you build your RelayBook. Whether it's a single new contact or a batch import, getting contact information into the right book is the first step.
> [!quote] Capture Every Relationship
> A contact added today is a relationship you can manage, track, and grow tomorrow. Don't let details slip through the cracks.
## How to Add a Contact
### From the Contact List
1. Open the book where you want to add the contact
2. Click the **Add Contact** button (or use the **+** icon)
3. Fill in the contact details
4. Click **Save**
The contact is immediately available to everyone who has access to that book.
## What to Include
At minimum, you'll want a **name**. But the more you add, the more useful your contact records become:
> [!tip] Recommended fields
> - **First name** and **Last name**
> - **Email** (with a label like "Work" or "Personal")
> - **Phone number** (with a label)
> - **Company** and **Job title**
See [[Contact Fields]] for the full list of available fields.
## Adding Multiple Details
Contacts support **multiple entries** for several fields:
- **Emails** → add work, personal, and other email addresses
- **Phone numbers** → mobile, work, home, etc.
- **Addresses** → office, home, mailing, etc.
Each entry can have its own **label** to identify its purpose.
## After Adding a Contact
Once saved, you can:
- **Assign labels** → categorize with your book's [[Labels & Categorization|Labels]]
- **Star the contact** → mark as a favorite for quick access → [[Starring Contacts]]
- **Edit anytime** → update fields as information changes → [[Editing Contacts]]
> [!success] The Key Idea
> Add contacts as you meet them. Include at least a name and email, assign relevant labels, and your book becomes a growing, searchable record of every relationship.
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**Next:** Learn about all available fields in [[Contact Fields]].