> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.storehouses.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Adding Your First Item > Learn how to add your first asset to your Storehouses portfolio ## Overview Adding items to Storehouses is straightforward. Each asset type has specific fields to capture the most relevant information for that category. ## Accessing the Add Item Page Click the "Add Item" button on your dashboard Navigate to [storehouses.app/add](https://storehouses.app/add) ## Choose Your Asset Category Select the category that best matches your item: Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium High-end timepieces Loose gemstones Jewelry pieces Wine bottles and collections Whiskey, cognac, and other spirits Paintings, sculptures, prints Historical weapons and armor Everything else ## Example: Adding a Precious Metal Item Let's walk through adding a gold coin: ### Step 1: Basic Information Give your item a descriptive name ``` Example: American Gold Eagle 1 oz ``` Add any additional details ``` Example: 2023 $50 American Gold Eagle coin, uncirculated condition ``` ### Step 2: Metal Details For precious metals, provide specific details: Metal type: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, or Rhodium Weight in troy ounces (e.g., 1.0 for a 1 oz coin) Purity (e.g., ".9999", "24K", "999") Product name (e.g., "American Gold Eagle", "Canadian Maple Leaf") Storehouses automatically calculates the spot value based on current precious metals prices, weight, and purity. ### Step 3: Valuation (Optional) What you paid for the item When you acquired it Where you bought it from Current estimated market value (if different from spot price) Insured value for insurance purposes ### Step 4: Organization Physical storage location Choose from your saved locations or add a new one: * Home Safe * Bank Safe Deposit Box * Brinks Vault * Wine Cellar * Custom location Assign to a collection (optional) Collections help organize related items (e.g., "Gold Coins", "Investment Metals") ### Step 5: Additional Information Number of units (default: 1) Any additional notes or comments about the item Upload photos of your item (optional) ### Step 6: Save Click "Save Item" to add it to your portfolio. You'll be redirected to the item detail page where you can view all the information and make edits if needed. ## What Happens After Adding an Item? Your dashboard automatically updates to reflect: * New total portfolio value * Updated allocation charts * The item appears in your recent items list For precious metals, Storehouses: * Fetches current spot prices * Calculates value based on weight and purity * Updates daily as spot prices change Each item has a dedicated page showing: * All metadata * Photos * Valuation history * Edit and delete options ## Tips for Better Organization Group similar items together (e.g., "Silver Coins", "Vintage Watches") Track where items are stored for insurance and retrieval Visual documentation helps with insurance claims The more information you add, the more valuable your records ## Category-Specific Guides Each asset type has unique fields. See detailed guides for: Metal-specific tracking Brand, model, reference 4Cs and certification Materials and designer Vintage and region Age and distillery Artist and provenance Era and condition General collectibles ## Next Steps Continue building your portfolio with additional assets Create collections and set up locations Configure price alerts for precious metals (Pro plan) Generate reports for insurance or tax purposes