# 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. --- **Next:** Learn about all available fields in [[Contact Fields]].